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Governor signs bill allowing striking workers up to six weeks of unemployment benefits
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Governor signed Senate Bill 5041, which permits workers unemployed due to a labor strike or lockout to claim up to six weeks of unemployment insurance; supporters said the measure levels the bargaining field and helps low-paid workers avoid serious financial hardship.
The governor on Monday signed Senate Bill 5041 into law, allowing individuals who are unemployed because of a labor strike or lockout to receive up to six weeks of unemployment insurance benefits.
"Allowing striking workers to access unemployment insurance benefits creates a more level playing field for workers to have the resources they need to effectively bargain for better working conditions," the governor said during a bill-signing ceremony, praising the legislation’s sponsors and labor advocates for their work.
Senator Marcus…
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