When collective bargaining negotiations broke down between the Soft Rock Miners' Union and Consolidated Moose Pastures Mining Company, the union called a lawful strike of its members. Picket lines were set up at the entrance to the mine. The union would be held liable for all illegal acts of individual members that occur on the picket line on the basis of vicarious liability.

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The union would not automatically be held liable for all illegal acts of individual members on the picket line based on vicarious liability. Liability for such acts typically depends on whether the union authorized, participated in, or ratified the illegal acts.

When Collective Bargaining Negotiations Broke Down Between the Soft Rock