I used to see these strikes all the time in DC. Usually they hauled out some giant inflatable rat and then marched around in a circle in front of whatever business they were protesting for hiring non-union labor. I just don't get it. If I did that in any job, I'd be fired. And if I thought I was underpaid (which I do
), I surely wouldn't waste my time protesting in front of a building when I could use that time to find another job or do sidework. If I see folks on strike in front of a storefront business, I make it a point to go in a buy something.