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Panel raises concept to restore unemployment eligibility for striking workers amid constitutional questions
Summary
The committee screened a bill to allow striking workers to receive unemployment benefits, prompting questions from Senator Sampson about constitutionality and employer costs; Chair Kushner said federal DOL guidance does not make the policy unconstitutional and the concept was approved to be raised (roll-call tally 7–4).
The Labor and Public Employees Committee on Tuesday voted to raise the concept of a bill allowing striking workers to receive unemployment benefits, drawing questions about constitutionality and potential employer cost impacts.
Senator Julie Kushner, the committee chair, said the text is still being worked on after the governor vetoed a previous version last session, and that the goal is to ensure workers can exercise rights…
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