Picket Line Security Services
For Political Demonstrations,
Protests, Strikes, & Rallies

Picket Line Security Services

Ensure The Safety of All Parties During a Labor Strike or Demonstration

Picket line security services are essential elements of securing your job site, property, or even workforce. Our solutions speak to the nature of any kind of political event or demonstration including labor disputes, boycotts, work stoppages, or political demonstrations. Work alongside AFIMAC to manage the risk of a potentially dangerous situation and protect both people and property.

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Often referred to as strike security, AFIMAC is so much more than a strike security company. We have specialized for many decades in protecting both people and property. When the safety and security of employees and the general public become a paramount concern, AFIMAC can offer solutions. Consider picket line solutions for labor disputes in university spaces, manufacturing, public service, and so much more. Whatever your concern may be, AFIMAC can manage every detail of these security risks with an incredible range of security, private investigation, and executive protection services.

Labor strike security personnel are specifically trained to handle the response to such scenarios. Our staff understands the legalities of a labor strike or plant closure and can act appropriately in any situation. AFIMAC strike security officers are routinely called on to act with the utmost professionalism to ensure events remain non-confrontational. Labor strike security officers understand how to provide secure transportation for employees who choose to cross the picket lines, respecting all parties involved. The goal of AFIMAC’s strike security personnel is to ensure that all assets and staff are protected so that both union officials and management negotiators can resume positive relations once the labor strike has been resolved. Such offerings are part of AFIMAC’s business continuity services.

Learn about the dire importance of carefully conducting business continuity planning for labor disputes.

Picket Line Security Services and Elite-Level Labor Dispute Security Solutions

Full-Service Solutions From AFIMAC Global

While AFIMAC annually receives applications from more than 7,000 candidates for our picket line security services, while fewer than 8 percent of applicants qualify and are of sufficient caliber to be hired as AFIMAC strike security personnel and deployed for labor disputes.

All strike security officers complete classroom training on labor disputes, plant closures, and emergency response situations. Additional computer-based on-line training allows strike security recruits to train anywhere across the United States and Canada, at any time of the year. AFIMAC’s strike security coordinators and supervisors complete detailed assessments, including post-dispute reviews, of all strike security personnel and services. Reviewed by our operations management team, these documents ensure all emergency response personnel continue to develop and receive additional on-line training as required.

Strike Security Specialists At Your Service Anywhere in North America

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Full-Service Solutions To Picketing From The Public

AFIMAC is proud that we have never had our strike security personnel charged with violating any laws while assisting with a strike security situation. AFIMAC’s continued dedication to training, developing, and managing its strike security teams ensures that it remains the industry leader in assisting clients through a labor strike.

Contact us directly by filling out the form below. As an employer, should you have any concerns about an upcoming picket line or labor dispute, engage with AFIMAC as soon as possible to ensure continuity during these difficult times. Contact us now by filling out the form below for more information.

Picket Line Security, Protest, Demonstration Q and A

What Is Picket Line Etiquette?

Picket line etiquette refers to how a striking workforce should behave on the picket line. Good picket line etiquette includes respect for the public while adhering to all local laws. Picketers are allowed to slow vehicle and foot traffic and have a legal right to peaceful demonstrations in Canada. Picket line security services can ensure everyone involved behaves appropriately.

What Are the Rules of Picketing?

Picketers are not allowed to touch or damage those crossing a picket line, or vehicles of vendors or executives entering the job site. Typically, striking workforces and their employer agree to rules before official strike action, including how long picketers can slow traffic.

What Security Risks Occur on Picket Lines?

Should a member of the public refuse to stop for a picket line, striking workers are likely to react negatively. When vehicles attempt to cross a picket line without waiting as instructed, pushing through the picket line can result in personal injuries to workers themselves. Picket line violence can also occur, where heckling and rude comments lead to physical altercations between picketers and the general public.

What Does It Mean When a Picket Line Becomes Heated?

Striking workforces can at times be very passionate about their demands, and often angry about their working arrangements. When picket lines become heated, it means that emotions are running high and picketers become far less patient with the public and their employer. At times, picketers may be tempted to damage company property, and public vehicles, or push and shove those attempting to cross a picket line.

What Does Being on The Picket Line Mean?

Being on the picket line means that a workforce has organized and is taking political action to pressure their employer for improved employment deals. This demonstration of solidarity may bring public attention to their cause, or prevent the employer from conducting business as usual.

How Long Can a Picket Line Hold You?

The length of time a picket line can force a member of the public to wait is unique to each labor dispute. Picketers could hold people for anywhere from five minutes or much longer.

Can Employees Refuse To Cross A Picket Line?

Yes.

Employees in North America can refuse unsafe work and an employee can decide for themselves whether or not they feel comfortable crossing a picket line. Employers will need to facilitate safe travel to the job site during a labor dispute. AFIMAC can provide traditional security guards and secure transportation solutions to assist with such issues.

Who is Not Allowed to Strike in Canada?

Legal strike action in Canada calls for workforces to formally unionize. Some workforces can also be legislated back to work by the Canadian government. Usually, workers of any kind are allowed to formally union and also picket their employers.

Are Picketers Allowed to Block Traffic?

Yes. Picketers can either block vehicle traffic or public foot traffic entering and out of a job site.

For What Purpose Does the Law Allow Picketing?

Picketing helps workforces push for better employment deals with their employer. Collectively bargaining with an employer can put pressure on their employer to improve pay, benefits, or work conditions. Picketers have a legal right to peaceful protest, political demonstration, and creating a picket line surrounding a job site. When picketing occurs, productivity comes to a slow, and an employer’s business continuity is impacted.

What Can Picket Line Security Offer?

Carefully plan for security risks and deploy security guards to maintain peace at all times. Such services also include private investigators who can document the actions of striking workers and send a message that bad behavior will not be tolerated.

Have More Questions About Picket Line Security? Contact AFIMAC Directly

Employers, religious institutions, post-secondary institutions, and leaders of healthcare facilities can reach out to AFIMAC directly to learn more about the fine details of picket line security services.

Business continuity in the face of a labor strike is a complex matter

We offer endless solutions to labor disputes, picket lines, demonstrations, and business continuity planning. Whatever your needs may be, we can facilitate such services across North America. Deploy a mix of private investigation and security to address every element of a labor dispute and have effective risk mitigation plans in place.

Don’t delay, fill out the form below and contact us to learn more.