Washington lawmakers OK unemployment for striking workers. Is Oregon next?

Washington lawmakers OK unemployment for striking workers. Is Oregon next?

Lawmakers in Washington state approved a measure to allow striking workers to collect unemployment benefits, a topic that has proven contentious among state leaders to the south.

Striking worker unemployment benefit bill headed to WA governor • Washington State Standard

Mat Farnum, center, pickets outside Angel of the Winds Arena as striking Boeing employees pass through to vote on a contract Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry for Washington State Standard)Unemployment benefits for striking workers are close to becoming law in Washington after a compromise proposal cleared the state House and Senate.  Striking workers could expect to receive the benefits for up to six weeks under the …