Davis Supermarkets, Inc. v. United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 23

ROWLEY, Judge:

Davis Supermarkets, Inc. (“Davis”), is the owner and operator of a supermarket located in Hempfield Township. The building stands alone and is not part of a plaza or mall. It is separated from the public thorofare by the store’s private parking lot.

On May 23, 1986, appellants, employees and discharged former employees of the store, in conjunction with United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 23 (“Union”), began peaceful picketing and distributing handbills at the store, alleging that Davis was engaged in unfair labor practices.

On May 27, 1986, Davis filed a complaint in equity,…