| Some Georgia lawmakers want to make legitimate union picketing and other common protest activities felonies that not only could result in one-year jail terms but up to $10,000 in fines. The bill, S.B. 469, would clamp down on free speech and workers' rights in several ways. First, it would outlaw picketing outside the home of a CEO or other top company officials, such as rallying outside the home of a sweatshop owner. It also would allow businesses to ask a judge to halt the protests outside of a business. If the judge orders a halt and the picketing continues, the union members or protesters from other groups could each be slapped with a $1,000 fine. In addition, any union or organization that "continues to sponsor or assist in the prohibited activity" would be subject to a $10,000 fine. Businesses that think they suffered damage from the picketing could ask for a cut of that cash. |
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