Yes, it’s what unions currently do over here. It’s tax free but lower that normal wage.
During media coverage of negotiations you sometimes hear, “the union has a large strike fund” to imply they are in a strong negotiating position, because they could strike for a long time.
Going of the fact that Wikipedia only has articles on strike funds it in German and French, I think it’s not done much in American.
I know the big old Unions like auto workers and railroaders tend to have deep strike funds, but I think the smaller ones tend to focus funds on recruiting and benefits.
Is there historical precedent for unions hoarding money so that they can supplant workers’ pay while they’re striking?
Yes, it’s what unions currently do over here. It’s tax free but lower that normal wage.
During media coverage of negotiations you sometimes hear, “the union has a large strike fund” to imply they are in a strong negotiating position, because they could strike for a long time.
Going of the fact that Wikipedia only has articles on strike funds it in German and French, I think it’s not done much in American.
I know the big old Unions like auto workers and railroaders tend to have deep strike funds, but I think the smaller ones tend to focus funds on recruiting and benefits.