Oct 08, 2026
HENRICO COUNTY (WRIC) -- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Workers United have adopted new picketing guidelines following a court injunction sought by the garden. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Workers United posted on Instagram the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 7, saying its new rules are a result of the recent injunction court ruling the garden filed against striking picketers. It comes as those unionized workers have been on strike for just over a month, calling for pay raises -- but garden officials said their pay is adequate and on par with other non-profit botanical gardens. A Garden spokesperson told 8News on Friday, Oct. 2, that it canceled healthcare coverage for all employees on strike. PREVIOUS: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden stops paying health benefits for employees on strike The motion alleges some picketers have blocked the garden’s entrance, used abusive language toward employees crossing the picket line, trespassed on its property and endangered public safety. Garden leaders allege the picketing contributed to a car crash on Labor Day outside the garden. The new rules limit picketers to 20, requiring them to stay on the sidewalk, let pedestrians pass and avoid the garden’s entrance. “It is vital we adhere to these so the garden has no further violation evidence against us," Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Workers United said in the post. Picketers said they'll continue striking until their demands are met. ...read more read less
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