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Strike Benefits
BASIC STRIKE BENEFITS
  • 5 hour picketing shifts will be normal requirement.

  • $30 tax free for every five hour picketing shift completed.

  • Benefit commences first day of the strike.

  • You do not have to refund the Union.

  • No dues deducted.

  • Part time employees can normally receive up to 5 shifts per week ($150.00 tax free).

  • Full time employees can normally receive up to 7 shifts per week ($210.00 tax free).

  • Additional $25.00 per week per dependent if you picket 5 shifts. (tax free)

  • Child care: Union will try to develop child care co-ops.

  • Prescriptions: If strike is in excess of two weeks, Union will cover cost of necessary prescriptions for those who currently have coverage with Superstore.

  • Alberta Health Care: Union will pay premiums as necessary for all who are currently covered with Superstore.

  • Dental Coverage: If currently covered, 3 months of additional coverage.

  • Hardship Cases: A hardship committee will be formed to deal with cases of individuals having economic difficulty.

  • YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CROSS TO SURVIVE - CALL US FIRST!!!

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