When organizing a general strike, especially one as significant as the May 1, 2028 national strike, ensuring secure communication is essential to protect participants from surveillance and potential retaliation. There are several encrypted communication tools available to the public right now that can be used to securely coordinate efforts.

One popular tool is Signal, an encrypted messaging app that provides end-to-end encryption for text messages, calls, and media. Signal is widely regarded for its security and privacy, ensuring that no one outside the conversation can listen in (Signal Foundation, 2024). Another well-known option is ProtonMail, which offers secure email services with encryption that ensures emails cannot be intercepted or read by anyone other than the sender and receiver (Proton Technologies, 2024). For more group-based communication, WhatsApp also uses end-to-end encryption, making it a reliable tool for organizing participants (WhatsApp, 2024).

For those planning secure meetings, Jitsi Meet is an open-source video conferencing tool that provides encrypted calls without the need for an account, keeping discussions safe from outside interference (Jitsi, 2024). Additionally, Tor, a free software that allows for anonymous communication over the internet, can also help organizers stay hidden online and protect their identities while coordinating actions (Tor Project, 2024).

Communication Discipline

In addition to using encrypted tools, maintaining communication discipline is critical when organizing a general strike. This means using secure channels consistently, avoiding sensitive discussions on unsecured platforms, and ensuring that participants do not share details about the strike prematurely. It’s important to minimize the risk of leaks that could compromise safety or effectiveness. To do this, organizers should limit discussions to those who are absolutely necessary and avoid discussing specifics over the phone or unsecured email. By maintaining communication discipline, you reduce the chance of the strike being undermined by early exposure or infiltration (Smith & Clark, 2024).

APA References

Jitsi. (2024, April 7). Jitsi Meet: Secure and open-source video conferencing. https://jitsi.org/jitsi-meet/

Proton Technologies. (2024, March 21). ProtonMail: Encrypted email for privacy. https://protonmail.com/

Signal Foundation. (2024, January 5). Signal: The most secure messaging app. https://signal.org/

Tor Project. (2024, February 19). Tor: Protect your privacy online. https://www.torproject.org/

WhatsApp. (2024, February 25). WhatsApp end-to-end encryption. https://www.whatsapp.com/

Smith, J., & Clark, M. (2024). Organizing in the digital age: Best practices for secure communication. Digital Security Press.