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Striking writers are told: ‘Embrace the chaos’

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A WGA-member blog offers advice on what to expect if the strike begins tomorrow as planned. Here are some key excerpts:

‘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....

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‘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.

‘[What to expect] Mentally:

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

2. Expect to hear rumors that get your hopes up....

3. Our jobs are now to picket. Four hours a day. Five days a week. Focus on the day to day...

4. Understand that the AMPTP owns a majority of the press –- they will paint us badly. Don’t let it get to you.

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It’s gonna be tough, but remember we’re doing this for each other....’

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