WA lawmakers consider extending unemployment to striking workers
Republican Washington Senator Judy Warnick expressed opposition to a bill that would extend unemployment insurance benefits to striking workers, saying she felt it would disincentivize people negotiating in good faith while on strike.
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OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers are revisiting a bill that would extend unemployment insurance to workers on strike. The bill was reintroduced this year by Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, reviving debate among labor advocates and business associations.
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