Scabs Members who are in a legal strike situation who cross the picket line should be told how you feel. You should also charge scabs who cross the picket line under NAPE's constitution. The charges will be investigated by NAPE's discipline committee. Members who are not in legal strike position should be allowed to cross peacefully. It is the responsibility of the picket captain to ensure no alcohol is consumed on the picket line.
Members are already under stress, and picketers who drink are likely to lose their inhibitions.
Violent incidents on the picket line involving members of the general public will not help our cause, and the likelihood of such incidents occurring increases dramatically when picketers drink. Drunkenness on the picket line is also likely to be reported by the media and likely reduce public sympathy and support. During a strike, all contact with the media must be approved by the president of NAPE, and it is the duty of the communications officer to obtain this clearance.