Strike allowance
Is strike allowance paid for a strike?
Yes. The strike allowance is 100 euros per shift according to the shift system. 16 euros of the strike allowance is tax-free. 40% tax is levied on the remaining part, which is paid to the tax authorities. The share payable to the member is 66.40 euros. A tax card is not required.
If the shift according to the shift system is 10 hours, the strike allowance is 1.25 times the amount and for a 12-hour shift, 1.5 times the amount. In this case, the tax rate on the portion after the tax-free portion of 16 euros is 45%.
Only members of the union are entitled to strike allowance. The allowance is received by those members who have joined the Industrial Union by:
| Strike | The latest date of becoming a member |
|---|---|
| Monday Jan 27 – Saturday Feb 1 | Wednesday Jan 22 |
How do I apply for strike allowance?
Strike allowance is applied for through eService on the Industrial Union website. Log in to the service with your personal online banking credentials.
The chief shop steward of the strike office applies for strike allowance on behalf of a member belonging to another trade union.
| Strike | You can apply for strike allowance starting from | The last day you can apply for strike allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Monday Jan 27 – Saturday Feb 1 | Sunday Feb 2 | Friday Feb 28 |
You will receive more detailed instructions on strike allowance in your email.
If you do not see the “Strike allowance” button after logging in, check that you have entered your location in your personal information in eService. If you still cannot find the “Strike allowance” button after this, please contact us by email at [email protected].
Note! Strike allowance can only be applied for via eService on the Industrial Union website. It cannot be applied for via eService on the Open Unemployment Fund A-kassa’s website.