Picket

/ ˈpɪk.ɪt / noun, verb /

RE: LABOUR, PROTEST, RIGHTS, STRIKE, UNION

A picket is a form of protest where workers gather outside a workplace, usually during a strike, to express disagreement with working conditions, pay, or treatment. The aim is to raise awareness, discourage others from entering the premises, and apply pressure on the employer to negotiate or respond to demands.

To picket (verb) means to take part in or organise this type of demonstration. Picketing is often used by trade unions as part of collective action, and in many countries, it is a protected form of peaceful protest when done lawfully.

Pickets may carry signs, chant slogans, or talk to the public to explain their cause. While most pickets are peaceful, they can sometimes lead to tensions, especially if access to the workplace is blocked or if there are attempts to break the strike.

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