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Common-situs picketing is a type of picketing where a group of people gather outside a workplace or construction site to protest or persuade workers not to work. It is called "common-situs" because the picketing occurs at a location that is shared by multiple employers or contractors. This type of picketing can cause disruptions and conflicts between workers and picketers, and may be regulated by laws and regulations.
COMMON-SITUS PICKETING
Common-situs picketing is a type of picketing where a group of people protest outside a workplace or construction site where multiple employers are working. The picketers are not protesting against a specific employer, but rather all of the employers at the site.
For example, if there is a construction site where multiple contractors are working, a union may organize common-situs picketing to protest against all of the contractors for not using union labor. The picketers may hold signs and chant slogans outside the site to try to persuade the contractors to use union labor.
Another example could be a group of workers picketing outside a shopping center where multiple stores are located. The workers may be protesting against all of the stores for not paying fair wages or providing adequate benefits.
Common-situs picketing is a way for workers to protest against multiple employers at once. It is often used by unions to try to persuade employers to use union labor or to improve working conditions. The picketers are not targeting a specific employer, but rather all of the employers at the site. This type of picketing can be effective because it puts pressure on all of the employers to make changes, rather than just one.