strike pay
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of strike pay
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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He said the Teamsters had offered to make their resources available to Amazon workers — including strike pay — while largely preserving the Amazon union’s independence.
From New York Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
Targeted walkouts could limit the cost of strike pay to the UAW, which has a $825 million strike fund.
From Reuters ● Sep. 15, 2023
Under the UAW strategy, workers who go on strike would live on $500 per week in strike pay from the union, while others would stay on the job at full pay.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
If a walkout occurs, workers would receive about $500 a week in strike pay —far short of what they earn while they’re working.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2023
Mining families scratched out a living any way they could, with the union providing strike pay from dues paid by members in other parts of the country.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
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