Common use of STAND DOWN PROVISIONS Clause in Contracts

STAND DOWN PROVISIONS. The employer may deduct payment for any day upon which an employee cannot be usefully employed because of any strike by or participating in any strike by members of the union; or because of any strike by any members of the union employed by the employer; or because of any strike by or participation in any strike by any other union, organisation or association or by any branch thereof or by any members thereof who are employed by the employer; or because of any stoppage or work for any cause, including breakdown of machinery or failure or lack of power, for which cause the employer is not responsible.