picket

Definition

A group of people standing outside a workplace or building as an act of protest or to discourage people from entering during a strike.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'piquet,' originally meaning a pointed stake or peg used in military camps. By the 18th century, it evolved to refer to the soldiers stationed on guard duty, eventually being applied to strikers standing at an entrance.

In the news

The article describes how union members plan to organize picket lines to demonstrate against the district's wage offers. It is mentioned that some workers may not be able to participate in these protests due to financial constraints.

Cook County Forest Preserves Teamsters strike

Chicago Tribune

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