Striking Workers in Washington Begin Using Unemployment Benefits

Just weeks after Washington expanded unemployment insurance eligibility to striking workers, new numbers show 106 workers have already received 415 weeks of benefits. In this opinion column, Washington Policy Center analyst Elizabeth New argues that Senate Bill 5041 could strain the unemployment insurance fund and shift costs onto employers and taxpayers. She also points to a Yakima hospital strike and highlights Senate Bill 6134, a proposal requiring clearer warnings to workers about possible repayment of benefits. Hear the full analysis of Washington’s unemployment insurance policy and labor law changes by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-106-striking-workers-already-using-unemployment-insurance-benefits/. #WashingtonState #UnemploymentInsurance #LaborPolicy #SB5041 #SB6134 #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ElizabethNew #Opinion