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flag Washington State may offer unemployment benefits to striking workers, pending governor's approval.

flag Washington State is poised to become the third state in the US to offer unemployment benefits to striking workers, following approval by the state Senate and House. flag Senate Bill 5041 would provide up to six weeks of benefits and requires annual reports on strikes and costs. flag The bill, which awaits Governor Bob Ferguson's signature, will take effect on January 1, 2026, and expire in 2035. flag Republicans oppose the bill, fearing it could lead to more strikes and increased business costs.

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