More than a dozen people lined the sidewalks in front of Nemenz IGA in Struthers Friday. They were there to protest pickets.
The United Food and Commercial Workers Union has posted what they call an informational picket line in front of the Nemenz store for the past couple of years claiming, in part, that Henry Nemenz has failed to provide his workers adequate benefits.
Friday, supporters of Nemenz made up signs of their own. The group said they have had enough of the union pickets. They said that Nemenz treats his employees well and has done a lot for the community.
"Mr. Nemenz, he provides jobs for our community," said Robert Henricksen, protest organizer. "He's a vital part of the community, and if the union gets their way, there's going to be 120 people out of work."
"I give Henry a lot of credit," said Anita Fraser, president of the Tri-county Tea Party. "He's well-respected in the community, and his employees love him, too. So leave him alone."
The protesters said they could hold additional rallies in the future if the union pickets continue.
