How is a strike different from a lockout?

A strike occurs when workers collectively stop working to protest conditions, demand better wages, or negotiate contracts, effectively using their labor as leverage. In contrast, a lockout is initiated by employers who prevent workers from entering the workplace, often during labor disputes, to pressure them during negotiations or to enforce terms. Essentially, a strike is a worker-driven action, while a lockout is an employer-driven response. Both are tactics used in labor disputes, but they represent opposing sides' strategies.