Strike Hardship Fund

• Applications will be available at the beginning of the strike, and must be received no later than 1 week following the conclusion of a strike.
• This is not a replacement for lost wages, but rather is intended to support RWU members in extreme financial need.
• Funds will be distributed to members on a case-by-case basis.
• Funds will be distributed in line with impacted pay periods, to the best of our ability.
• Eligibility criteria:
  • Signed a membership card at least one day prior to the strike beginning.
  • Be a member in good standing.
  • Has lost pay as a result of the strike.
  • Completed a minimum of 20 hours of strike duties as certified by picket leaders and staff strike area coordinators.
  • Agree to apply for unemployment benefits once available during the strike as specified in the guidelines related to SB 916, effective January 1st, 2026.
    • https://unemployment.oregon.gov/strikes

Please check back here as our strike draws nearer for more updates and alternative mutual aid resources. Thank you for standing with your fellow researchers!