We are collecting donations for a strike fund. While it is not at all clear that Drake's administration will dock people’s pay for a given strike  (and short strikes are rarely docked), we are trying to ensure that our most needy members are supported if this proves a burden. So please donate to our strike fund. 

Purpose of the Fund

Our union, UC-AFT, has created a fund to provide one-time grants of up to $750 to support members of our union through difficult financial times generated by retaliation due to participation in the strike.

Eligibility

Any union member who has paid dues in any academic term during 2021 is eligible to apply.

Intended recipients are lecturers and K-12 instructor members who participate in the strike, have their wages withheld for striking, and feel themselves to be in need of support.

Immediate, unmet needs may include but are not limited to:

Withheld wages,

We know that we cannot support every lecturer who goes on strike. We also know that some people are in exceptionally stretched situations and we want to make it more likely that they can safely participate in our strike, 

We will ask lecturers for verification of 1) picket line participation - a simple corroboration  from a union leader is sufficient  2) wages docked,

We will then collect all requests for reimbursement and allocate between 0-100% of lost wages depending upon our fund’s capacity. We will aim to reimburse needy lecturers 50% or more of salary lost.

Funds Not Used Directly for UC-AFT Strike Support

Unused donations will become part of our militancy fund and either support future militant actions within our union or for solidarity with other unions.