pickets

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However, Seifert believes support they are receiving from mega pickets and other union groups could be encouraging them to continue striking.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The Network started a website highlighting workers’ claims about Royal India and has held periodic pickets outside its Kirkland location since April 2023.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2024

The NUM sent protesters - known as flying pickets - to disrupt and pressure working miners.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

The performers union, SAG-AFTRA, hosted two Halloween pickets on Tuesday, “Double, Double, Toil and Trouble!” at Netflix and “Spooky Solidarity Day” at the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Pauline was leaning idly on the fence, her arms resting on the crossrail between the pickets.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison