I went to the grocery store Sunday night and was met by a group of picketers at the driveway into the parking lot and then more near the entrances to the store. In my opinion, workers on strike should not be allowed to be at the front door.
I was met by one of the picketers who asked me if I was going to honor their picket line. I told him yes, just as soon as he comes to my office next time I have an issue with my company. Then I went into the store and made my purchase.
I am sympathetic to the plight of these people - I hope they make a fair wage and enjoy nice benefits. But ultimately they will be paid what the market will bear which is what they are worth. If they don't like it they can do what everyone (non-union employees) do, look for another job.
I do not want to be hassled going into a store, company or place of business. The picketers should be out at the curb and not at the front door. People should be aware of the strike but not be thrust into the middle of it. And I resent the unions for taking this tact. As a result, I have zero sympathy for these unions and I hope they "go away."
[ October 14, 2003, 09:55 AM: Message edited by: MagicMtnDan ]