Crossing of Legal Picket Lines Clause Samples
The 'Crossing of Legal Picket Lines' clause defines the rights and obligations of employees regarding whether they are required or permitted to cross picket lines established during a lawful strike or labor action. Typically, this clause clarifies if employees can refuse to cross such picket lines without facing disciplinary action, or if the employer can require attendance regardless of picketing. For example, it may specify that employees are not obligated to cross a picket line if it is legally sanctioned, or it may outline exceptions for essential services. The core function of this clause is to provide clear guidance and protection for both employees and employers during labor disputes, reducing uncertainty and potential conflict over workplace attendance during strikes.
Crossing of Legal Picket Lines. No employee covered by this Agreement except in emergency conditions will be required to enter any building, property or business where a picket line is in evidence, when such picket line is established under the Statutes of the Province of British Columbia or the Statutes of the Federal Government. Failure to cross such a picket line by the members of this Union shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, nor shall it be grounds for disciplinary action. Pay for such loss of time shall be at the discretion of the Library.
Crossing of Legal Picket Lines a) No Employee covered by this Agreement except in emergency conditions will be required to enter any building, property or business where a picket line of a recognized Labour Union is in evidence.
b) Failure to cross such a picket line by the members of this Union shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, nor shall it be grounds for disciplinary action. Pay for such loss of time shall be at the discretion of the Employer.
Crossing of Legal Picket Lines. The Employer shall not request a Union member to cross the picket line of a legal strike. The Union will waive this condition to a number of employees required to remedy a specified emergency such as fire, water repairs, sewer repairs, flooding or snow and ice conditions, or emergency declared by senior government. Any employees not wishing to cross a picket line of any legal strike shall inform the Supervisor immediately of such decision, in writing.
Crossing of Legal Picket Lines. Some services provided by the Employer are considered essential services. In such a case the Union agrees to negotiate each case, so as to allow the Employer to provide such services as may be required to our customers. An employee covered by this Agreement shall have the right to refuse to cross a legal picket line recognized by the Union. Failure to cross such a picket line by a member of the Union shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement, nor shall it be grounds for disciplinary action providing that the employee notifies the supervisor immediately of the situation which will allow the supervisor and/or Union to negotiate with the striking Union, safe passage through the legal picket line to perform services.
Crossing of Legal Picket Lines. No Employee covered by this Agreement except in emergency conditions will be required to enter any building, property or business where a picket line of a recognized Labour Union is in evidence.
Crossing of Legal Picket Lines