What can an employee do if s/he wants to work, but is being confronted by picketers or striking employees and blocked from entering the work site?

At Berkeley, picketers have always been committed to their position but respectful of the rights and views of others. Pickets are lawful so long as they are peaceful, conducted only on public property (i.e., sidewalks), do not block access for other employees, do not interfere with the normal course of business, and do not prohibit non-striking employees from working. The University will assist employees who want to work by providing security or transportation across the picket lines. In addition, non-striking employees should avoid confrontations and need not respond to any comments that picketers may direct at them. Non-striking employees should not invite or engage in any exchanges, which might inflame the situation. If an employee feels s/he is being harassed or prevented from working by picketers or striking employees, the employee should notify their supervisor or the Berkeley campus Labor Relations office (510-643-6001) (labrel@berkeley.edu).