Strikes and lockouts

Strikes and lockouts can be used as a tool by parties to collective bargaining or for health and safety reasons. Notice must be given of strikes and lockouts.

  • Strikes

    Employees can legally go on strike if they are members of a union and collective bargaining talks break down, or if they believe there are serious health or safety issues at the workplace.

  • Lockouts

    Lockouts are usually a last resort taken by employers after ongoing industrial action.