Common use of INDUSTRIAL ACTION Clause in Contracts

INDUSTRIAL ACTION. 22.1 The Supplier hereby undertakes to the CSIR, to: (i) take all steps necessary to prevent any industrial action, such as strikes, lock-outs and the likes, which may or will impact on the ability of the Designated Employees to execute the Works under this Agreement, from taking place, and where necessary, to resolve, with the prior consultation of the CSIR, such industrial action within a reasonable period; (iii) during the term of this Agreement, to consult with the CSIR before undertaking any negotiations with the Designated Employees, or their representative trade unions, on any matters that may impact the CSIR; and (iv) when called on by the CSIR, to take all steps necessary to assist the CSIR avoid any reputational, operational or financial harm, or any other harm that the CSIR may suffer or incur as a result of, arising from, or connected with any industrial action taken by the Designated Employees, as against the Supplier, or the CSIR, or any lock-outs enforced by the Supplier as against the Designated Employees. 22.2 The Supplier hereby indemnifies the CSIR against all and any liability, losses, claims, damages, injury, costs, and/or expenses of any nature that the CSIR may incur as a result of, arising from, or in connection with any omissions, actions, steps or otherwise taken by the Supplier, the Designated Employees, or third parties, in the event of a strike or lock-out.