Strike Pay and the PSAC Hardship Fund

Strike Pay

Strike pay for both regular and strategic strikes are governed by Regulation 6 in PSAC’s Constitution. Members are expected to provide a minimum of four hours of work per day in support of the strike to qualify for strike pay.

Members who usually work 20 hours or more each week will receive the strike pay below

•Members who work in Yukon: $103.20 per day, for a maximum per calendar week of $516.00

•Members who work in Northwest Territories: $117.35 per day, for a maximum per calendar week of $586.75

•Members who work in Nunavut: $141.00 per day, for a maximum per calendar week of $705.00

•Members who work in elsewhere in Canada: $75.00 per day, for a maximum per calendar week of $375.00

PSAC members who usually work less than 20 works per week will receive the strike pay below.

•Members who work in Yukon: $72.24 per day, for a maximum per calendar week of $361.20

•Members who work in Northwest Territories: $82.15 per day, for a maximum per calendar week of $410.75.

•Members who work in Nunavut: $98.70 per day, for a maximum per calendar week of $493.50.

•Members who work in elsewhere in Canada: $53.00 per day, for a maximum per calendar week of $265.00.

In the case of a ‘strategic strike’—that is, a targeted strike involving no more than 10% of the bargaining unit and lasting no longer than two weeks—strike pay will be 60% of a member’s gross salary. Some PSAC component and locals may choose to top-up members’ strike pay.

PSAC Hardship Fund

Financial hardship does happen during labour stoppages. PSAC’s Hardship Fund provides emergency financial assistance to striking or locked-out PSAC members experiencing financial distress.

The Hardship Fund is regionally administered by committees that assess requests for emergency assistance and make recommendations for funding to the appropriate PSAC Executive Committee officer.