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Picketing
Pickets usually take place after strike action.
Article by : SpunOut.ie
Picketing is an old, but effective form of protest. It dates back to the early days of the labour movement when workers would hold large signs and chant, usually in front of a targeted site. Pickets usually take place after strike action has been called by a trade union in agreement with the workers they represent.
Tips for Picketing:
- Picketing usually involves chanting, singing, and sometimes using noisemakers.
- Every picket line has a picket captain who ensures that the line doesn't become sloppy and helps to keep up spirits.
- Picketers should use lots of signs.
- Picketers can encourage involvement from passers-by by getting them to honk their car horns in support of your cause.
- Pass out flyers during the picket so onlookers know what the issue is.
- A picket is also a good time to organise a petition campaign as a follow-up measure.
