ARTICLE XXVI

STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS

1. The Association, its officers and representatives and the teachers covered by this Agreement will not strike, slowdown, picket, or in any way interfere with or interrupt the operation of the School during the term of this Agreement.

2. The School agrees there will be no lockout of teachers during the term of this Agreement.

3. Should there be a strike, slowdown, picketing or interruption or interference with the operation of the School, or violation of this Article in any manner by the Association or the teachers covered hereunder during the term of this Agreement, the Association, by its officers, agents and delegates, will immediately declare the strike, slowdown, picketing or interference with the operation of the School illegal and unauthorized. The Association agrees further to cooperate with the School to remedy any such situation by immediately giving written and oral notice to the School and the teachers involved declaring the said activity unlawful, by ordering said teachers to return to work and by directing said teachers to resume full normal teaching operations.

4. Should the School attempt to establish a policy which is grieved as being in violation of the contract, said policy will not be implemented until the grievance is resolved.