(a) In this section, “strike” has the meaning stated in § 3–303 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(b) An employee or an employee organization may not engage in, induce, initiate, direct, support, or ratify a strike.
(c) If a strike occurs, on request of the employer, a court of competent jurisdiction may enjoin the strike.
(d) An employee may not receive compensation from the employer while the employee is engaged in a strike.
(e) If an employee organization violates this section, the employer may:
(1) Impose disciplinary action, including dismissal, on employees engaged in the prohibited conduct;
(2) Revoke the certification of and disqualify the employee organization from representing employees for a period not to exceed 2 years; or
(3) Revoke the employee organization’s right to dues and service fees.
(f) The employer may not engage in, initiate, or direct a lockout of employees.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division IV - Other Education Provisions
Subtitle 6 - Howard County Library System -- Collective Bargaining
Section 23-602 - Permitted Activities
Section 23-604 - Units; Determination of Management Status for Purpose of Exclusion
Section 23-605 - Certification of Employee Organization
Section 23-606 - Certified Exclusive Representative of Unit
Section 23-607 - Collective Bargaining Agreements
Section 23-608 - Agreement Date; Impasse; Submission of Disputes to Mediation
Section 23-609 - Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement by Board; Funding
Section 23-610 - Rights and Responsibilities Retained by the Employer
Section 23-611 - Decertification