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Striking Workers Now Must Seek Jobs for Benefits | Vancouver News
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Washington state is revamping its unemployment strike benefits policy—starting this Sunday, striking workers must prove they’re actively job hunting to qualify, just like regular applicants. Originally waived in January to assume strikers remained tied to their employers, the exemption was overturned by the U.S. Department of Labor, citing federal law. The change affects new claims only, leaving already-paid benefits untouched. Lawmakers applaud the move as fair and potentially reshaping union tactics, while labor advocates worry about enforcement but not deterrence. Since passage, over half a million dollars has been distributed to strikers, who can receive up to six weeks of aid—but now must document job search efforts or risk losing benefits.
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