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Chapter 33. Conducting a Direct Action Campaign >
Section 18. Organizing a Strike >
Organizing a Strike |
Tools & Checklists | Contributed by Chris Hampton Edited by Jerry Schultz |
Checklist
Here, you'll find a checklist which summarizes the major points contained in the text.
___You understand what a strike is
___You know why you want to organize and how to negotiate a strike
___You notified the national offices, and made sure you'll be able to update and report throughout the duration of the strike
___You have set up committees to handle the various planning responsibilities for the strike:
- General strike committee
- Negotiating committee
- Picketing committee
- Publicity committee
- Financial/fundraising committee
___You came up with a budget including all strike expenses
___You made a list of demands including:
- What you want
- Why you are threatening to strike
- Why you want what you want
- A guarantee that striking workers will not suffer any negative consequences
___You have negotiated as much as you can before picketing
If negotiations fail...
___You got your picketers out
___You have negotiated further with management until you reach a mutual conclusion
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