strike pay

noun

1. strike benefit.

strike pay

noun

1. money paid to strikers from the funds of a trade union

Word History and Origins

Origin of strike pay¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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

Workers will also be careful about how they spend their money since strike pay is lesser than regular pay, he said.

From Reuters

Striking workers are receiving $500 a week from the union’s strike pay fund.

From Seattle Times

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

Fain's decision to go with targeted walkouts could limit the cost to the union of strike pay.

From Reuters