It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the city:
(A) That the city should recognize each labor organization as selected by the majority Police Officers in an appropriate unit, and as selected by the majority of Firefighters in an appropriate unit, and that such organizations should have the right to bargain collectively in their respective members' behalf.
(B) That a reasonable, fair and equitable method of settling disputes between Police Officers or Firefighters and the city should be established in the public interest.
(C) That in the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Fort Wayne, Police Officers and Firefighters in the city departments should not, and will not, be accorded the right to strike. A strike will constitute a violation of this subchapter.
('74 Code, § 20-118) (Ord. 156-78, passed 9-12-778)