[Roughneck]

Did note that all the women had their husbands/boyfriends with them.

Women should not be afraid to cross picket lines. Not crossing is a courtesy only - to show support for higher wages for thse un skilled workers.

There are laws in this country that are supposed to prevent physical violence - if a picketer hurt a shopper - Hoo Boy! law-suit city for the union worker. . . .

[been_lurking]

if a picketer hurt a shopper - Hoo Boy! law-suit city for the union worker. . . .

Or better yet, sue the union itself as the responsible management entity with oversight of the striker. That would do much more to end the "aggressive" nature of these strikes.