Do you really think that the Rat is game enough to use strike breakers?
Absolutely. A major strike would make AJ appear impotent, petty and dominated.
My guess is that one man’s difficult childhood has manifested itself into insecurity, self loathing and a deep resentment toward a group, predominantly made up of men, whom he perceives as Alpha males. He desperately wants to assert his dominance, by the most public display of prowess. In his mind he's going to be perceived by the public and his workforce as a tough and fearless leader, a power to be reckoned with, as the news crew capture him working tirelessly behind check in desks. He'll be thinking that he's finally become the Alpha male that he always wanted to be.
Pity the delusional fool; He hates himself more than he hates you.