Common use of PICKET LINE PROTECTION Clause in Contracts

PICKET LINE PROTECTION. 1. For the purpose of this Article, a duly constituted picket line shall be defined as one which meets both of the following criteria: a. It has been established by the Association, the West Vancouver Municipal Employees' Association, or any other certified trade union. b. It has not been declared illegal by either the courts or the Labour Relations Board. 2. An employee covered under this Agreement shall have the right to refuse to cross or work behind a duly constituted picket line. Any employees failing to report for duty for this reason shall be considered to be absent without pay, and no disciplinary action other than a commensurate salary adjustment shall be taken by the Board. 3. No employee covered by this Agreement shall be directed by the Board to do work or carry out duties normally performed by Board employees locked out or engaged in a legal strike. 4. All sick leave for Association members working in any particular work site is deemed to be cancelled during days when a duly constituted picket line appears in front of that site. 5. Notwithstanding Article A.25.4, an Association member who is in the midst of a long term illness shall be entitled to sick leave. A long term illness shall be defined as one commencing at least two days prior to the appearance of the picket line, and lasting for at least 2 weeks. Application in writing, supported by a medical certificate from a medical practitioner, shall be made to the Board by the member claiming such sick leave.

PICKET LINE PROTECTION. 1. For the purpose of this Articlearticle, a duly constituted picket line shall be defined as one which meets both of the following criteria: a. It has been established by the West Vancouver Teachers' Association, the West Vancouver Municipal Employees' Association, or any other certified trade union. b. It has not been declared illegal by either the courts or the Labour Relations Board. 2. An employee covered under this Agreement shall have the right to refuse to cross or work behind a duly constituted picket line. Any employees failing to report for duty for this reason shall be considered to be absent without pay, and no disciplinary action other than a commensurate salary adjustment shall be taken by the Board. 3. No employee covered by this Agreement shall be directed by the Board to do work or carry out duties normally performed by Board employees locked out or engaged in a legal strike. 4. All sick leave for Association members working in any particular work site is deemed to be cancelled during days when a duly constituted picket line appears in front of that site. 5. Notwithstanding Article A.25.4, an Association member who is in the midst of a long term illness shall be entitled to sick leave. A long term illness shall be defined as one commencing at least two days prior to the appearance of the picket line, and lasting for at least 2 weeks. Application in writing, supported by a medical certificate from a medical practitioner, shall be made to the Board by the member claiming such sick leave.