Various types of strike action (Right to strike)

496. Regarding various types of strike action denied to workers (tools-down, go-slow, work-to-rule and sit-down strikes), the Committee considers that these restrictions may be justified only if the strike ceases to be peaceful.

(See the Digest of 1985, para. 367; and 260th Report, Cases Nos. 997, 999 and 1029, para. 39.)

497. When examining allegations that the legislation does not protect irregular forms of action, such as wildcat strikes, go-slow strikes, working to rule, etc., the Committee has considered that these restrictions may be justified only if the strike ceases to be peaceful.

(See the Digest of 1985, para. 367; and 291st Report, Cases Nos. 1648 and 1650, para. 466.)