ARTICLE 18

STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS

The Union agrees that during the term of this Agreement, and regardless of whether an unfair labor practice is alleged (a) there will be no strike, sit-down or walk-out and (b) the Union will not directly or indirectly authorize, encourage or approve any refusal on the part of employees to proceed to the location of normal work assignment where no rare or unusual physical hazard is involved in proceeding to such location.  Any employee who violates this clause shall be subject to discipline.  The Company agrees that during the term of this Agreement there will be no lock-out of employees covered by this Agreement.  Any claim by either party that the other party has violated this Article 18 shall not be subject to the grievance procedure or arbitration provisions of this Agreement, and either party shall have the right to submit such claim to the court.