Common use of PUBLIC SECURITY Clause in Contracts

PUBLIC SECURITY. 24.1 It is understood between the parties that the services to be performed by the employees covered by this Agreement pertain to and are essential to the operation of a public utility and to the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The Union and the Company have negotiated a no strike, no lockout agreement. The IBEW Local 702 agrees that no employees will participate in any work stoppage or slowdown and the Company agrees it will not implement a lockout. 24.2 Should a contingency arise where an employee or employees covered by this Agreement cease or abstain from his or their duties with the Company, without the authority and not as the result of the call of the Union, then, at the request of the Company the parties shall cooperate to enable the Company to carry on its operations without interruption or other injurious effects, and each of the parties hereto shall take the necessary steps to discipline properly such employee or employees.