Section A:

Under the provisions of Section 1705 of D.C. Law 2-139, as codified in D.C. Code §1-618.5, it is unlawful to participate in, authorize or ratify a strike.

Section B:

The term "strike" as used herein means failure with others to report for duty, any concerted absence from position, any concerted stoppage of work, call-in or failure in whole or in part to carry out the full, faithful, and proper performance of the duties of employment, and without the lawful approval of management authority.

Section C:

1. Violation of any provision of this Article by the Union shall be cause for the Employer's terminating this Agreement upon giving of written notice to this effect to the President of Local 3721, in addition to whatever other remedies may be available to the Employer at law or in equity.
   
   
2. Any employee covered by this Agreement who participates in any action prohibited by this Article may be discharged, suspended, demoted, or otherwise disciplined at the option of the Employer.
   
   
3. Upon notification to the Union of a strike, the Union will immediately issue a release of the media disavowing the strike. The Union will also promptly direct unit employees to resume their normal work duties. Upon compliance with this Section, the Employer shall not terminate the contract for non-striking employees.

Section D:

Subject to the Union's faithful compliance with the provisions of A, B and C of this Article, no lockout shall be instituted by the Employer during the term of this Agreement.