People or organizations who are parties to a strike or lockout are not permitted to
Certify applicant households,
Interview households,
Get proof needed from applicant households, or
Use their facility as a site for any part of the certification process
These persons may be used as the source of verification if they would be the normal sources.
Information about strikes or lockouts and its impact on applicant/recipient eligibility is found in Chapter 513: Strikers.
Updated March 11, 2026, replacing March 1, 2012