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Looking for a social-distance friendly action for #MayDay, or any day? A little something to up the heat on a boss, landlord, or state figurehead?
Shout-out to our friends @COVID_MutualAid for a handy graphic on creating a #PhoneZap!
#GeneralStrike #FreeThemAll #RentStrike [1]
![Looking for a social-distance friendly action for #MayDay, or any day? A little something to up the heat on a boss, landlord, or state figurehead?Shout-out to our friends @COVID_MutualAid for a handy graphic on creating a #PhoneZap! #GeneralStrike #FreeThemAll #RentStrike [1]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWI0vfgWAAEENK0.jpg "Looking for a social-distance friendly action for #MayDay, or any day? A little something to up the heat on a boss, landlord, or state figurehead?Shout-out to our friends @COVID_MutualAid for a handy graphic on creating a #PhoneZap! #GeneralStrike #FreeThemAll #RentStrike [1]")
Shout-out to our friends @COVID_MutualAid for a handy graphic on creating a #PhoneZap!
#GeneralStrike #FreeThemAll #RentStrike [1]
While it may not be possible to inflict literal #DeathBy1000PhoneCalls on your boss, and there are many other effective tactics we might consider more militant, we have seen well-planned phone zaps wreck havoc on the scale of the craftiest #sabotage. [2]
Many companies still rely on phone lines for critical infrastructure like dispatch for daily staffing. Key meetings happen over unsecured conference calls. And phone zaps targeting cell phones are great as a tool for rapid-response or long-term escalation. [3]
Below via @COVID_MutualAid on Insta: Flooding phone lines of landlords, corporations and prison officials interferes with part of their ability to operate. We call this a Phone Zap. This can be a powerful tactic to advance specific demands, especially during a wider campaign. [4]
1. FORMULATE
your demands, or draw from your existing campaign
2. WRITE
a clear, concise call to action, providing links to further info
3. DRAFT
a sample script to give callers a start [4]
your demands, or draw from your existing campaign
2. WRITE
a clear, concise call to action, providing links to further info
3. DRAFT
a sample script to give callers a start [4]
4. BRAINSTORM
targets from cell-phones of key managers to corporate infrastructure like dispatch lines
5. CREATE
a call list of tested numbers, ordered by priority
6. MAKE A PLAN
for mobilizing, don't just rely on social media [5]
targets from cell-phones of key managers to corporate infrastructure like dispatch lines
5. CREATE
a call list of tested numbers, ordered by priority
6. MAKE A PLAN
for mobilizing, don't just rely on social media [5]
7. CONTACT
friendly websites and groups to share with supporters
8. REACH OUT
one-on-one with people in your networks
9. SET A DATE
or even time and, be prepared to give reminders [6]
friendly websites and groups to share with supporters
8. REACH OUT
one-on-one with people in your networks
9. SET A DATE
or even time and, be prepared to give reminders [6]
10. FOLLOW-UP
and seek reportbacks from supporters who make calls, and provide updates
11. KEEP IN MIND
future escalation, and build on your new capacity
12. GET CREATIVE!
these tactics don't necessarily apply only to traditional phone numbers! [7]
and seek reportbacks from supporters who make calls, and provide updates
11. KEEP IN MIND
future escalation, and build on your new capacity
12. GET CREATIVE!
these tactics don't necessarily apply only to traditional phone numbers! [7]
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