We are conditioned to know that "remove ads" doesn't actually remove ads, but directs to a page to sell subscriptions (that also, when bought, removes ads).
Unions here pay you for going on strike. It's part of why you pay to be in a union, so they can leverage it this way.
You can translate this page for more information. It's a very nice summary of how strikes in my country are legally arranged (totally believe any American reading this 's eyes will pop out and jaw drop to break the floor)
They sell chocolate pizza here