Article 13 – Prohibition of Strikes and Lockouts

13. PROHIBITION OF STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS

For the purpose of this Section:

"strike" includes a cessation of work, or a refusal to work, or a refusal to continue to work, or an act or omission that is intended to, or does, restrict or limit services by members of the bargaining unit in combination or in concert, or in accordance with a common understanding.

"lockout" includes the closing of the University or of any of its facilities, a suspension of the work of members of the bargaining unit, or a refusal to continue to employ a number of members of the bargaining unit, done with a view to compel the Association or members of the bargaining unit to agree to the terms of an agreement.

The Association shall not declare, authorize, ratify or in any way participate in a strike during the term of this Agreement or of any agreement made pursuant to it during such term.

The University shall not lock out members of the bargaining unit during the term of this Agreement or of any agreement made pursuant to it.