Washington state considers bill to offer unemployment benefits to striking workers, facing support and opposition.

Washington state is considering Senate Bill 5041, which would provide up to three months of unemployment benefits to striking workers, potentially starting two weeks into a strike. The bill, which passed a House committee, aims to offer a financial safety net for workers but faces opposition over concerns it could extend strikes and increase costs for employers. If enacted, Washington would join New York, New Jersey, and potentially other states in offering such benefits to striking workers.