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Unions
Picketing

Picketing can constitute a major inconvenience and/or a major economic problem for an employer. It is important to prepare for known picketing. Unfortunately, much picketing is unexpected. Many employers equate picketing only to union negotiations. Picketing can be done by the general public, employees, ex-employees, and unions. It can be for reasons related to information to the public, union organizational and recognitional purposes, or unfair labor practices, and for reasons related to economics. All forms of picketing must be identified, and an employer should be aware that they each must be treated and responded to differently. An employer must be advised on how to continue to operate the business while the picketing is occurring and what steps should be taken to stop the picketing as soon as is possible. Receiving timely advice saves time, money, and heartache. We have had over 100 years of experience with picketing, and our experience allows us to effectively assist the employer during these very trying times.