3-18-9. Strike defined.
The word "strike" as used in this chapter shall mean the failure 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 by concerting action with others, and without the lawful approval of one's superior, or in any manner interfering with the operation of government of the State of South Dakota, the government of any of the political subdivisions thereof, the public schools or any authority, commission, board, or branch thereof, for the purpose of coercing a change in the conditions or compensation or the rights, privileges, or obligations of employment.
Source: SL 1969, ch 88, §1, subdiv 2; SL 1970, ch 27, §3.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 18 - Public Employees Unions
Section 3-18-1.1 - "Grievance" defined.
Section 3-18-3.1 - Unfair practices of employers defined.
Section 3-18-3.2 - Unfair practices of employee organizations defined.
Section 3-18-3.3 - Rules on unfair practices.
Section 3-18-3.4 - Time for filing complaint on unfair practice.
Section 3-18-6 - Promulgation of rules of procedure for elections and negotiations.
Section 3-18-8.1 - Intervention by department on failure to reach agreement.
Section 3-18-9 - Strike defined.
Section 3-18-10 - Strikes prohibited--Right to submission of grievance.
Section 3-18-14 - Injunctive relief in case of strike.
Section 3-18-15.1 - Grievance procedures to be established.
Section 3-18-15.3 - Grievance procedure adopted in absence of agency action.
Section 3-18-15.5 - Grievance procedures for employees of political subdivisions.
Section 3-18-17 - Review by trial de novo of decision establishing violation.