In order for the City of Aurora to discharge its Charter obligations to provide municipal functions and protect the health, welfare and safety of its citizens, it is essential that City services continue at all times without disruption. Acceptance of public employment carries with it an obligation and responsibility to act affirmatively at all times to assure the continuation and promotion of the public's health, safety and welfare. Accordingly, all employees and employee representative organizations are hereby prohibited from engaging in strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns or mass absenteeism. Any person who violates this prohibition shall be subject to any of the following without limitation: Reprimand, suspension or discharge; and, in the case of the employee organization representing Fire Department employees in collective bargaining, withdrawal of recognition, withdrawal of dues check-off authority, injunctive relief, suit for damages, and any other reasonable penalty or remedy. (Ord. No. CA77-3, 11-8-1977; Ord. No. 89-85, § 1, 11-7-1989)