I've had a few people tell me they've heard a radio interview last week where a student says their Chem Prof will make more on strike than in the classroom. Wish I caught that interview, because, well...
Strictly in terms of take-home pay, it's true. $150 of strike pay per day, paid 7 days a week for 5 days worth of strike duties, is $1050 per week. Not "income," so no deductions. My typical take-home pay is roughly $925 a week, give or take.