Office Picket lines

[TOWER1]

Hi All,

Assuming that the ballot will back Industrial Action if no significant movement on RM's part, is there a set arrangements for Picket line duties or is it a local arrangement?

Never been on strike before and the question was brought up today at work.

Many thanks indeed.

[qwerty2]

Just turn up
stand at the gates and show your face for a couple of hours
Don’t forget your baseball bat and bricks - just kidding

[bowie]

The way we picket now has changed years ago when we went out you could have as many as you want on the picket ,I might be wrong but I think you can only have 6 at once now

[qwerty2]

The way we picket now has changed years ago when we went out you could have as many as you want on the picket ,I might be wrong but I think you can only have 6 at once now

BULLCRAP who told you that some Tory scum?

[bowie]

No my union rep

[bowie]

Have a look online it’s 6

[Acca Dacca]

The way we picket now has changed years ago when we went out you could have as many as you want on the picket ,I might be wrong but I think you can only have 6 at once now

BULLCRAP who told you that some Tory scum?

Hes right

https://www.gov.uk/industrial-action-st ... -picketing

[qwerty2]

The way we picket now has changed years ago when we went out you could have as many as you want on the picket ,I might be wrong but I think you can only have 6 at once now

BULLCRAP who told you that some Tory scum?

Hes right

https://www.gov.uk/industrial-action-st ... -picketing

Not been watching the news - there’s more than six people on the picket lines

[ted_e_bear]

Can't imagine that guideline of 6 being enforced unless they're doing something stupid like trying to prevent folk going into work, I remember when I was a kid seeing people on TV laying in the road to stop vehicles when the miners strikes were ongoing.

[aiden01]

The way we picket now has changed years ago when we went out you could have as many as you want on the picket ,I might be wrong but I think you can only have 6 at once now

BULLCRAP who told you that some Tory scum?

Hes right

https://www.gov.uk/industrial-action-st ... -picketing

Not been watching the news - there’s more than six people on the picket lines

It's still the law.

[cobrakai]

The way we picket now has changed years ago when we went out you could have as many as you want on the picket ,I might be wrong but I think you can only have 6 at once now

BULLCRAP who told you that some Tory scum?

Hes right

https://www.gov.uk/industrial-action-st ... -picketing

Not been watching the news - there’s more than six people on the picket lines

It's still the law.

No. You can stand a set distance away from the 6. Don’t fall for this nonsense of six on a picket line. Everybody can turn up.

[Woody Guthrie]

There can only be 6 official pickets, they should be wearing armbands.

Any number of people can turn up to support as long as they do not cause an obstruction or breach of the peace.

Royal Mail can ask any supporting staff/members of the public to stay off their property.

This has been the law for many years.

[aiden01]

The way we picket now has changed years ago when we went out you could have as many as you want on the picket ,I might be wrong but I think you can only have 6 at once now

BULLCRAP who told you that some Tory scum?

Hes right

https://www.gov.uk/industrial-action-st ... -picketing

Not been watching the news - there’s more than six people on the picket lines

It's still the law.

No. You can stand a set distance away from the 6. Don’t fall for this nonsense of six on a picket line. Everybody can turn up.

Its still the law whatever way you want to dress it up.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

As Woody has pointed out the maximum number of official pickets, who must wear something identifying them as such, is 6. Only they can approach people crossing the picket line.

But you can have as many supporters as you want as long as they don't cause an obstruction:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... keting.pdf

Limiting Numbers of Pickets

55.Moreover, anyone seeking to demonstrate support for those in dispute should
keep well away from any picket line so as not to create a risk of a breach of the
peace or other criminal being committed on that picket line. Just as with a picket
itself, the numbers involved in any such demonstration should be conducted
lawfully. Section 14 of the Public Order Act 1986 provides the police with the
power to impose conditions (for example, as to numbers, location and
duration) on public assemblies of 20 or more people where the assembly is
likely to result in serious public disorder; or serious damage to property; or
serious disruption to the life of the community; or if its purpose is to
coerce.

56.Large numbers on a picket line are also likely to give rise to fear and resentment
amongst those seeking to cross that picket line, even where no criminal offence
is committed. They exacerbate disputes and sour relations not only between
management and employees but between the pickets and their fellow employees.
Accordingly pickets and their organisers should ensure that in general the
number of pickets does not exceed six at any entrance to, or exit from, a
workplace; frequently a smaller number will be appropriate.

61.The other main functions of the picket supervisor and in the case of an unofficial
picket, the organiser, is to ensure that:
 the pickets understand the law and are aware of the provisions of this Code12
,
and that the picketing is conducted peacefully and lawfully;
 badges or armbands, which authorised pickets should wear so that they are
clearly identified, are distributed to such pickets and are worn while they are
picketing13;
 workers from other places of work do not join the picket line, and that any
offers of support on the picket line from outsiders are refused;