The services performed by the Department of Fire & Rescue Operations are essential to the public health, safety and welfare. The Union and the City, therefore, agree there shall be no interruption of the work for any cause whatsoever nor shall there be any work slowdown or other interference with services. Firefighters may be required to go through picket lines where an emergency exists or is believed to exist, to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Steps will be taken by the City to ensure that Firefighters will not be considered strikebreakers.
A Local 92 representative shall have no authority to take strike action or any other action interrupting the City's operation. The City will not engage in a lockout of the Firefighters during the term of this Title of the Code.