Here is a thread with some FAQs about picket lines outside of a coffee shop or other local establishment 
Q: I support the workers that are picketing. Do I go in for coffee anyway?
A: No
A: No
Q: What if it’s a cafe emergency?
A: It’s not. Don’t cross a picket line
A: It’s not. Don’t cross a picket line
Q: What if it’s the only coffee shop for 100000 miles and I’ll die if I don’t get a cake pop
A: No. That’s fake
A: No. That’s fake
Q: Is this a boycott?
A: It’s a picket line. Great news, a picket line is full of workers! Always ask the workers what they need from supporters, especially if they’re literally standing in front of you with a sign that likely says it
A: It’s a picket line. Great news, a picket line is full of workers! Always ask the workers what they need from supporters, especially if they’re literally standing in front of you with a sign that likely says it
Q: What if I just really want coff-
A: I said NO. Now to listen to some Billy Bragg and reflect
A: I said NO. Now to listen to some Billy Bragg and reflect
Q: If I do cross, will workers be mad?
A: The important thing is that I will be mad AND ashamed of you. Ask the workers when this coffee shop will be open to serve people like you, nice people who don’t lick boots
A: The important thing is that I will be mad AND ashamed of you. Ask the workers when this coffee shop will be open to serve people like you, nice people who don’t lick boots
Q: Can I join a picket line?
A: YES absolutely. It is healthy and fun to join a picket line
A: YES absolutely. It is healthy and fun to join a picket line
Q: Did you scratch the lampshade?
A: That is not the topic of this FAQ. This is about picket lines
A: That is not the topic of this FAQ. This is about picket lines
Q: Ok when DO I cross the picket line?
A: NEVER. There are entire songs about it. You NEVER cross the picket line. Again, listen to Billy Bragg and reflect
A: NEVER. There are entire songs about it. You NEVER cross the picket line. Again, listen to Billy Bragg and reflect
Q: I now know I cannot cross a picket line since I do not lick boots. But what if I -
A: I said NEVER. Tell your friends and your family
A: I said NEVER. Tell your friends and your family
Q: As a consumer and a comrade, what do I do about a specific labor issue?
A: Always always always ask the workers who are involved, and do what THEY say. Don’t listen to your uncle or a podcast if they have other genius ideas. Listen to THE WORKERS, they are the only experts
A: Always always always ask the workers who are involved, and do what THEY say. Don’t listen to your uncle or a podcast if they have other genius ideas. Listen to THE WORKERS, they are the only experts
Q: But-
A: NEVER cross a picket line omg just go back to the top and read this all again
A: NEVER cross a picket line omg just go back to the top and read this all again
Q: I thought of more questions about crossing the picket line bc I just love my coffee
A: Here is a thread which may help:
A: Here is a thread which may help:
https://twitter.com/JortsTheCat/status/1548853449374068737
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