Pickets may prevent trucks and railcars from entering a struck business because
A)the union has a legal right to obstruct the business of the employer they are striking against.
B)picketing during a strike carries a legal obligation on the part of the employer to cease operations, including delivery of goods and materials.
C)operators of trucks and railcars must get permission from the picketing union to enter the premises.
D)unions often refuse to cross another union's picket line.

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Unions often have a policy of not crossing another union's picket line out of solidarity and to avoid the appearance of undermining other workers' actions. While picketing does not legally prevent trucks and railcars from entering the premises, the practical effect can be significant if members of the picketing union are intimidating or obstructing access.

Pickets May Prevent Trucks and Railcars from Entering a Struck