What to Expect on the Picket Line

Physically:

1. Arrive to your post at least half an hour early � it will be hard to find parking. Expect to walk a few blocks. Expect chaos. Embrace the chaos. It�s our chaos.

2. If you don�t have a post, go to wga.org and pick one.

3. Wear a red shirt. Find other writers in RED SHIRTS. Sign in. Pick up your picket sign. Begin.

4. Stay on the sidewalks - they are public property. We have the right to be there.

5. If you feel someone needs to step up and lead - be that person.

Mentally:

1. Expect to be booed by some and cheered by others.

2. Expect to hear rumors that get your hopes up, only to be dashed when the truth comes out. It�s an emotional roller coaster ride intended to demoralize the troops � understand that it is merely strategy. Move on � full steam ahead.

3. Our jobs are now to picket. Four hours a day. Five days a week. Focus on the day to day. Week to week. Don�t let up until we hear that the negotiation has officially been settled.

4. Understand that the AMPTP owns a majority of the press � they will paint us badly. Don�t let it get to you. If you feel unclear on the facts -- talk to other writers.

It�s gonna be tough, but remember we�re doing this for each other, for future writers, for SAG, the DGA, the Teamsters, and other unions in our industry of artists and laborers.