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Straight Arrow NewsApr 16, 2026

Should striking workers get paid unemployment? More states eyeing it

Representative Donald Norcross introduced federal legislation to allow striking workers nationwide to collect unemployment benefits.

Should striking workers get paid unemployment? More states eyeing it
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Lawmakers in several states and the U.S. Congress are debating legislation to allow striking workers to collect unemployment benefits, a move supported by labor unions but strongly opposed by business groups and some Democratic governors.

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