A union has voted to strike. It subsequently, arranged for picket lines to be set up by its members at points around the employer's worksite, as well as at sites of the company's customers. The picket lines remain small and peaceful, with the only purpose being to inform the public and other workers of a grievance under their collective agreement. However, the union has violated the Labour Relations Act by staging an unlawful strike.

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The act of setting up picket lines at the employer's worksite and at sites of the company's customers, even if peaceful and small, as part of a strike action that has been deemed unlawful under the Labour Relations Act, constitutes a violation of the act. The legality of a strike and associated activities like picketing is determined by the provisions of the relevant Labour Relations Act, which may vary by jurisdiction but generally includes requirements for lawful striking.

A Union Has Voted to Strike