Prohibition of lock-outs and strikes

An employer shall not declare or take part in a lock-out and a worker shall not take part in a strike in connection with any trade dispute, unless the dispute has been reported to the Minister in accordance with the provisions of this Act and a period of twenty-one days has elapsed since the date of the report and the dispute has not during that time been referred by the Minister for settlement in accordance with the provisions of this Act. 10 Essential Services