'It feels like we're pawns': Picketers' patience running out as public service strike drags on

She earns about $65,000 a year and is concerned about the costs of staying on the picket line. Her husband, who works in IT, lost his job the day before the strike began. She's recovering from a broken ankle and the strike has taken a physical toll. With six pets at home, the disruption to her routine has also been emotionally stressful. 

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