Picket Line Handbook – Union-Made, Union-Tested

Everything you need to know to stand strong on the line.

Whether it’s your first strike or your tenth, the Picket Line Handbook is your essential guide to organizing, participating in, and managing an effective and disciplined picket line. Created by union members, for union members, this handbook covers real-world protocols, FAQs, and best practices to ensure solidarity, safety, and strategy during job action.

Inside you’ll find:

• Clear do’s and don’ts for maintaining an effective line

• Protocols for interacting with police, media, and the public

• Tips on how to handle scabs, security, and employer surveillance

• Guidance on documenting the line through photos and videos

• Strike songs, quotes, and messages to keep morale high

• Key Q&A for picketers—what to expect and how to respond

This handbook empowers locals with practical tools to defend their rights, stay organized, and show strength in numbers. It’s union-printed, proudly Canadian, and built from the experience of countless members on the line.

When we’re informed, we’re powerful. When we’re united, we win.