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In theory this sort of thing is intended to be used in cases where the strike poses a risk to public health and safety. For example garbage collectors or ambulance drivers. Naturally this requires a measured approach and careful consideration even in those cases.
In practice, back to work legislation, or whatever the name for it is in any particular jurisdiction, is often wielded as a blunt instrument to end strikes that the establishment finds uncomfortable.