2010 Wisconsin Code
Chapter 111. Employment relations.
111.996 Strike prohibited.

111.996

111.996 Strike prohibited.

111.996(1)

(1) Upon establishing that a strike is in progress, the employer may either seek an injunction or file an unfair labor practice charge with the commission under s. 111.991 (2) (e) or both. It is the responsibility of the board to decide whether to seek an injunction or file an unfair labor practice charge. The existence of an administrative remedy does not constitute grounds for denial of injunctive relief.

111.996(2)

(2) The occurrence of a strike and the participation in the strike by an employee do not affect the rights of the employer, in law or in equity, to deal with the strike, including all of the following:

111.996(2)(a)

(a) The right to impose discipline, including discharge, or suspension without pay, of any employee participating in the strike.

111.996(2)(b)

(b) The right to cancel the reinstatement eligibility of any employee engaging in the strike.

111.996(2)(c)

(c) The right of the employer to request the imposition of fines, either against the labor organization or the employee engaging in the strike, or to sue for damages because of such strike activity.

111.996 - ANNOT.

History: 2009 a. 28.