picket line
A 'picket line' is a common strategy used by workers during strikes to draw attention to their demands and apply pressure on employers.
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Definition
B2Labor Disputes
(common)A group of workers gathered at a workplace entrance during a strike to protest and discourage others from entering.
Example
- The employees formed a picket line to protest the unfair labor practices.
- Crossing the picket line was seen as a betrayal by the striking workers.
B2Public Demonstrations
(common)A group of people positioned outside a location to express grievances and raise public awareness.
Example
- The picket line outside the factory caught the attention of local news.
- They maintained a peaceful picket line to highlight their demands.
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