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Oregon, Washington consider unemployment benefits for striking workers

  • Oregon and Washington lawmakers consider unemployment benefits for striking workers.
  • Recent labor activism and walkouts by Boeing, nurses, and teachers prompted the consideration.
  • Washington's bill pays private sector strikers up to 12 weeks after a two-week waiting period.
  • Oregon's bill sparked debate; Suzanne Schmidt said it might help workers but hurt employers.
  • The proposed bills intend to level the playing field, but face opposition due to cost concerns.
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Oregon, Washington consider unemployment benefits for striking workers

Oregon's would be the first state to provide pay for picketing public employees — who aren't even allowed to strike in most states.

·Madison, United States
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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
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