Strike fund | We want your opinion.
The FIQ is thinking about setting up a strike fund, financed by member contributions. Before making a decision, we want your opinion. This consultation is an opportunity to have your say on an issue that could directly impact your contributions and your compensation during a strike.
Your participation is essential. You have until September 14, 2025, to participate in the consultation.
What is a strike fund?
What is a strike fund? In just a few minutes, this video will explain what a strike fund is, why it is being considered and what it could change for you.
What is the difference between a solidarity pact and a strike fund?
A strike fund is a reserve of money from contributions set aside to compensate income losses during a strike. It can take various shapes and have varied parameters that are determined ahead of time.
As for the solidarity pact, it is a procedure that is kicked off at the start of a period of negotiations. It is a commitment made by all members to equitably distribute the financial impacts of a strike. It means waiting until the end of negotiations to
determine the parameters of application, collect dues and compensate members who had greater wage losses.
Since its creation, the FIQ has used the solidarity pact formula to compensate members in the event of a strike. Is it time to change the compensation method?
FAQ
A strike fund is a reserve of money, financed by the members, which is used to compensate for the loss of income during a future strike. For example, during a strike, lost income could be compensated by a strike fund to mitigate the financial impact of this pressure tactic.
If a fund is set up, it means that in the event of a strike, you could receive financial support to compensate your loss of income. This support would be financed by dues collected from all members. The terms and conditions will be determined collectively, in particular through this consultation.
No. If the fund is adopted, it will be financed by union dues from all FIQ members.
Since its founding, the FIQ consults its members after each strike period (1989, 1999 and 2023) to evaluate their interest in a strike fund.
It aims to evaluate members’ interest for possibly setting up a strike fund, as well as its parameters. It is important that members participate so that there is full representation of the various care settings and job titles.
From August 11 to September 14, 2025.
All healthcare professionals who are FIQ members.
The results will be presented to your union representatives so that they can evaluate feasibility and member interest. If there is a plan to set up a strike fund, members will make the final decision.
Your local union representatives can answer your questions about the consultation.
Your local union representatives can respond to your questions and comments about the consultation. In addition to filling out the consultation, feel free to share your opinion with them in more detail: your representatives represent your voice and represent you at the FIQ’s decision-making meetings.
Your participation is essential.
Your participation is essential. You have until September 14, 2025, to participate in the consultation. Together, let’s make informed decisions, for today and tomorrow.
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