Common use of Right to Refuse to Cross Picket Lines Clause in Contracts

Right to Refuse to Cross Picket Lines. 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 line. 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.

Right to Refuse to Cross Picket Lines. ‌ 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 line. 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.pay.‌

Right to Refuse to Cross Picket Lines. ‌ 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 line. 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.