PF: A postdoctoral fellow participated in a strike organised by the Union and the Ministry in charge issued a note that the time spent on a strike will not be paid. Should the fellow receive the whole amount of Living allowance for that month?

The beneficiary could declare the actual working time on a pro rata basis for the respective month, excluding the strike day(s) from the final cost statement. This would ensure that there is no discrepancy between the salary paid and the EU contribution reimbursed to the beneficiary. The Project Officer should of course be informed.