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Publicise and take part in the Boycott Israeli Goods [BIG] campaign - (web address http://www.bigcampaign.org , useful for background though currently being updated), for up to date info - visit http://www.palestinecampaign.org

Support and affiliate to established local, Scottish and UK Groups e.g. Scottish Friends of Palestine

Organise lunchtime meetings to raise awareness with invited speakers and provide a buffet lunch for members. Stephen Smellie of South Lanarkshire Branch can share his experience on this (01698) 454690

Leafleting in the High Streets and campaign stalls regarding Boycott of Israeli Goods - though be prepared to experience strong views from some members of the public

Include articles on Palestine in Branch Newsletters and Internet Sites - please contact Simon or members of the Committee if you need assistance with this

Get members to support Postcard Campaigns

Invite speakers have stalls at AGMs etc

Raise awareness through Trade Union Councils

Submit motions to Scottish Council, Trades Councils and the STUC

Put pressure on Local Authorities; NHS, etc to amend their buying policies

Buy an olive tree to replace those 'pruned' in Palestine

Use customer comment cards in supermarkets and lobby managers to stop stocking Israeli goods. Alison Cosgrove can give you information on similar successful campaigns she has run acosgrove@eastlothian.gov.uk

Write to your local newspaper about Palestine and lobby your local politicians

Organise a concert including speakers in aid of, for example, Medical Aid for Palestine

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