Definition

1. Noun:
   • Money paid to strikers from union funds: "strike pay" refers to financial support provided by a labor union to its members who are participating in a strike and, as a result, are not receiving their regular wages from their employer.

Usage

• "Strike pay" is a specific term used in the context of labor relations and industrial action. It is a form of financial assistance intended to help workers sustain themselves during a work stoppage. The amount and eligibility for strike pay are determined by the union's rules and available funds.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The union announced it would provide strike pay to its members for the duration of the walkout.
  • Without adequate strike pay, many workers would find it difficult to participate in a prolonged strike.

Advanced Usage

• The term is typically used as a non-count noun (e.g., "receive strike pay"). It is a compound noun where "strike" modifies "pay" to specify the type of payment.
• "to be on strike pay": to be receiving this form of union support during a strike.
  • For three months, the workers were on strike pay while negotiations continued.

Variants and Related Words

• Strike benefit: A less common variant with the same meaning as "strike pay."
• Strike fund: The pool of money from which strike pay is drawn.
  • The union built up a large strike fund to support future actions.

Synonyms

• Strike allowance: A less common synonym.
• Union strike support: A more descriptive phrase with a similar meaning.

Notes

• "Strike pay" is distinct from unemployment benefits or other state welfare. It is specifically funded and distributed by the workers' own union.
• The concept is central to the ability of unions to sustain long-term industrial action.

Noun

1. money paid to strikers from union funds