 Their initial assignment of protecting Nazi leaders at rallies and assemblies was taken over by the "Schutzstaffel" (SS) in relation to the top leaders.The SA did continue its street battles against the communists, forces of rival political parties and violent actions against Jews and others deemed hostile to the Nazi agenda.Under Röhm, the SA often took the side of workers in strikes and other labor disputes, attacking strikebreakers and supporting picket lines.