If a dispute is suited to a Global Picketline strategy, a plan can be developed. This includes the objective that we will aim for.

Our plan also involves dispute mapping – Including company mapping, union mapping (the unions involved plus potential allies) and production mapping.

Once we have a plan, a Global Picketline campaign can be launched. A dispute slogan is developed for workers involved in the dispute. For one Global Picketline, two Coordinators and three Researchers are appointed.

The role of the Global Picketline Coordinators is to liaise with workers and genuine labour movement organisations involved in disputes, and discuss possible solidarity activities with them.

Coordinators also liaise with other workers and unions who may be able to assist in solidarity actions. Coordinators report to meetings of the Global Picketline Committee.

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