Committee Hears Divided Testimony on Bill Allowing Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers
Senate Bill 916 would allow workers on strike to collect unemployment insurance in some cases; the Senate Committee on Labor and Business held a lengthy public hearing Feb. 11 with extensive testimony for and against and scheduled further informational sessions with the Employment Department.
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The Senate Committee on Labor and Business held an extended public hearing Feb. 11 on Senate Bill 9 16, legislation to make striking workers eligible for unemployment insurance (UI) under specified conditions. Supporters said the change would help level bargaining power and protect workers and families; opponents said it would alter the purpose of UI, raise costs for employers and taxpayers, and could incentivize longer strikes.
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