Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picketing
noun
/ˈpɪkɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Picketing refers to the act of demonstrating or protesting outside a particular location, often by holding signs or banners to express a specific viewpoint, especially related to labor disputes.
Examples
- The workers engaged in picketing to demand better wages and working conditions.
- During the strike, the union organized picketing outside the factory gates.
- They used picketing as a way to inform the public about their cause.
Meaning
Picketing commonly involves workers or their supporters who gather to draw attention to their demands or grievances, typically during a strike.
Synonyms
- demonstrating
- protesting
- marching
