Which of the following could be considered a secondary boycott?
A) A union encourages consumers not to purchase from Wal-Mart because Wal-Mart uses nonunion labor.
B) A union encourages consumers not to purchase from Wal-Mart because it sells products that are produced by a company that they are currently striking.
C) A union encourages its members not to purchase from Wal-Mart because Wal-Mart uses nonunion labor.
D) A union refuses to work on a job site where nonunion labor is also working.

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A secondary boycott involves a boycott of a neutral third party that has a business relationship with the primary target of the boycott. In this case, Wal-Mart is the neutral third party and the union is encouraging consumers to not purchase from it because it sells products produced by a company that is being struck by the union. Option A and C are examples of a primary boycott where the union would directly boycott Wal-Mart because it uses nonunion labor. Option D is an example of a work stoppage or strike, not a boycott.

Which of the Following Could Be Considered a Secondary Boycott