Right to Refuse to Cross Picket. Lines All employees covered by this agreement shall have the right to refuse to cross a picket line arising out of a dispute as defined in the Labour Relations Code of British Columbia. Any employee failing to report for duty shall be considered to be absent without pay. Failure to cross a picket line encountered in carrying out the Employer's business shall not be considered a violation of this agreement nor shall it be grounds for disciplinary action.
Right to Refuse to Cross Picket. Lines All employees covered by this Agreement shall have the right to refuse to cross a picket line. Any employee failing to report for duty shall be considered to be absent without pay. Failure to cross a picket line encountered in carrying out the Employer's business shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement nor shall it be grounds for disciplinary action.
Right to Refuse to Cross Picket. Lines
(a) All employees covered by this agreement shall have the right to refuse to cross a picket line arising out of a labour dispute, as defined in the appropriate legislation. Any employee failing to report for duty shall be considered to be absent without pay and benefits.
(b) Failure to cross a picket line encountered in carrying out the Employer's business shall not be considered a violation of this agreement nor shall it be grounds for disciplinary action.
(c) Any employees assigned to cover essential services as defined in the Labour Code of British Columbia shall be authorized and permitted to cross a legal picket line.
Right to Refuse to Cross Picket. All employees covered by this Agreement shall have the right to refuse to cross a legal picket line arising out of a dispute as defined in the Labour Relations Code of British Columbia. Any employee refusing to cross such a picket line shall not be reprimanded, penalized, or dismissed for such refusal. Employees will not receive pay or benefits for time not worked in exercising these rights, nor pay for statutory holidays. Benefit coverage will be continued (subject to Carrier conditions) and the Union agrees to reimburse the College for the full premium costs. If an employee is apprehensive for personal safety, there shall not be any reprimand, penalty or dismissal for failing to cross an illegal picket Failure to cross a picket line while carrying out College business away from the College shall not be considered a violation of this Agreement or be grounds for disciplinary action or loss of pay.
