ARTICLE 17: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - C. STRIKE AND DEFENCE FUND

4. The Strike and Defence Fund shall pay benefits of $300.00 for each week of an authorized strike or lockout, prorated by day, including the first week, and additional medical, health or special assistance as provided for in the Strike and Defence Policy and criteria established by the National Executive Board.

CHANGE TO:

4. Beginning on the first day of a strike or lockout, the Strike and Defence Fund shall pay benefits of $350.00 for each week of an authorized strike or lockout. Benefits for a partial week shall be prorated. The Strike and Defence Fund shall also pay additional medical, health or special assistance as provided for in the Strike and Defence Policy and criteria established by the National Executive Board.

Respectfully submitted by the NEB