Zoo's post is spot in.

I want to reiterate he single most important point:

This group needs to be ready, willing AND ABLE to strike. We absolutely will not attain an acceptable contract without a strike. This is the way our management team operates.

PERIOD!

Start setting aside AT LEAST 10% of each paycheck right now. 10 months from now, you'll be able to do without a paycheck and not feel it. 20 months from now, you'll have 2 pay checks saved up.

If you fail to prepare, you'll be distracting our Union with your whining about financial problems when the Union should be focusing on running a strike. Be responsible starting today!