2007-05-22 05:19:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The penalty would depend on if you are Union or not. When deciding whether or not to cross a picket line, ask yourself this:
do you really support companies over workers? By crossing the line that is actually what you are doing.
Read the sourced article, it may open your eyes about picket lines.
2007-05-22 05:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by beth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not a member of the striking union, there is nothing they can do, other than name-calling or giving you a cold shoulder.
If you are a union member and willfully crossed a picket line, most union contracts will allow them to fine a member. You would have broken solidarity which is the strength of the union. It's usually up to the membership to set the fine, but it's normally equal to the amount of wages you earned while everyone else was out of work. If you don't pay the fine, they don't have a legal recourse, but you could be expelled, which may or may not affect you (i.e. you may need union seniority to bid on open jobs or for certain promotions).
2007-05-22 12:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by OrygunDuk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my part of the country the fine is what if you are lucky,and live, what the hospital bill is going to be.If you like to look funny and slobber and drewl a lot come here and cross a picket line.
2007-05-22 14:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by ronald m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely nothing. There is no law against crossing picket lines.
2007-05-22 12:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Union looks badly upon scabs. them fining you would be the least of my fears. Having the crap kicked out of me by the picketers would be my primary concern
2007-05-22 12:23:32 · answer #5 · answered by Alan S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot be fined by any civil authority.
You are legally protected as are the strikers.
Crossing the line of your own or sister union is not illegal but also not the right, or smart thing to do.
There are instances where members of life saving or vital repair service unions are required to cross lines .
Strikers are not permitted to hinder life saving activities.
Union Yes.
2007-05-22 12:45:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't. Its your right to work just like its their right to picket.
2007-05-22 12:21:43 · answer #7 · answered by Relax Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what country you are. If it is a country with no cares you could pay with your life.
2007-05-22 12:22:50 · answer #8 · answered by JONATHON P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't be fined.
2007-05-22 12:22:08 · answer #9 · answered by Bob-O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋