Tennessee § 7-56-109 - “Strike” defined — Prohibited practice.
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§ 7-56-109. “Strike” defined — Prohibited practice.
It is a prohibited practice and evidence of bad faith to engage in a strike. As used in this section, “strike” means the failure with others to report for duty, the willful absence from one's position, the stoppage of work, or the abstinence in whole or in part from the full, faithful, and proper performance of the duties of employment, and without the lawful approval of one's superior, or in any manner interfering with the operation of any public agency or public employer, for the purpose of inducing, influencing, or coercing the recognition of any employee organization or a change in the conditions or compensation or the rights, privileges, or obligations of employment. Acts 1971, ch. 160, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3809. Cross-References. Arbitration of labor disputes mandatory and binding, § 7-56-102 .
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-56-109 cover?
Section 7-56-109 ("“Strike” defined — Prohibited practice.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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