I had many questions about a picket line that I published earlier this month. After a day on the lines, I can answer them.
What happens on a picket line?
You walk back and forth. Do not stop too long, you will get cold.
What do picketers talk about?
The strike, how one is surviving, people we like, people we hate.
Will there be fire in a metal garbage can to warm our hands over?
There was no fire today.
Will there be irate citizens throwing stuff out of cars at us?
No one threw anything thing at us today. Someone shouted some pretty nasty things from his passing pick up truck. There were a handful of F bombs.
Will we yell obscenities at people who cross the lines?
No. We smiled and waved at one of our bosses crossing the lines.
Do I need to make my own sign?
No, not aloud to make own sign.
Should I put glitter on it?
Perhaps glitter can be added to a union-made sign? I will inquire tomorrow.
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Glitter! That will be fantastic, and will encourage more people to support you. Go for it!
I thought you were allowed to yell obscenities to scabs? How disappointing.
yeah, I think you're supposed to. Our line was 'not strong'. We got in trouble.
But I like my boss.
oh no, in trouble? for being nice??
yeah, we missed the point of 'the line'. We were also taught how to wave correctly. Yes, how to wave correctly. 'Elbow, elbow, wrist, wrist.'
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