Tired of unfair pay and working conditions, Rom organizes a union for the employees of Quark's Bar and encourages them to go on strike. Meanwhile, Worf has troubling settling into life onboard DS9.

When Worf is accused of destroying a civilian transport ship during an engagement with the Klingons, a hearing is held on DS9 to determine if Worf should be extradited to Qo'noS on charges of murder.