Honoring of Picket Lines Clause Samples
The "Honoring of Picket Lines" clause defines whether employees are permitted or required to respect picket lines established during labor disputes, typically by refusing to cross them or perform work. In practice, this clause may specify if employees can refuse to work in situations where a picket line is present, and whether such actions will be considered protected or subject to disciplinary measures. Its core function is to clarify the rights and obligations of employees and employers during strikes or labor actions, thereby reducing uncertainty and potential conflict over workplace conduct in these situations.
Honoring of Picket Lines. Contractors' employees shall honour all legal picket lines at the mill site. Failure to do so shall result in disqualification from future access to the mill site for the term of the contract. A contractor will not be allowed on the mill site if it has a current, demonstrated practice of crossing legal picket lines. The Company will honour the commitments made in this letter for the duration of the Collective Agreement and will ensure that a copy of this letter is provided to any contractor participating in the contract bidding process. ===================================================================
Honoring of Picket Lines. Contractor's employees shall honour all legal picket lines at the mill site. Failure to do so shall result in disqualification from the future access to the mill site for the term of the contract. A contractor will not be allowed on the mill site if it has a current, demonstrated practice of crossing legal picket lines. The Company will honour the commitments made in this letter for the duration of the Collective Agreement and will ensure that a copy of this letter is provided to any contractor participating in the contract bidding process. I. The Company and the Union agree to cooperate on the implementation of maintenance employee flexibility changes which are intended to improve efficiency and expand work opportunities, which at the same time respect the integrity of the various trades constituting the mill work force. Maintenance employees primary responsibility is to perform tasks related to their specific trade. However, maintenance employees may assist each other or may perform some of the duties of another trade as a practical approach to the perfor- of the maintenance function at the workplace. Changes that a maintenance employee’s primary responsibility rests in the trade in which the maintenance employee has the certifica- tion, training and experience. With respect to operators (all non-maintenancepersonnel) their primary responsibility is related to the employee’sjob category. It is recognized, however, that at individual work locations there has been some operator flexibility.The parties are agreed that such arrangements should continue where they presently (status quo). Consistent with this letter of understanding, the Letter of Intent on Trades Guidelines is deleted and the Statement of Policy on Painting and Welding is amended (see attached). The company and the union will consult at the local level prior to the implementation of this letter of understanding. It is understood that the intent set out in this letter of understan- ding will supersede local practices, verbal and written agreements. The company and the union recognize that the successful of flexible work practices as described above requires the cooperation of both parties. To ensure that this to adapt these changes. a review process will be established. The company and the union agree to form a at the mill of three (3)members from each party, to resolve the issues that arise. If the parties are unable to arrive at a resolve, the issue shall be referred to a third party for a d...
Honoring of Picket Lines. Refusal of any employee to go through a legitimate picket line recognized by the Union shall not be a violation of this Agreement. The employee will not be subject to discipline.