California Bars Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers, Citing Debt

Newsom Overrules Bill Backed by Union Allies as Recession Risks Loom Sacramento, CA — California will not permit workers engaged in prolonged strikes to collect state unemployment benefits, despite support from powerful labor allies, after Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation Saturday he argued could worsen a looming budget shortfall. Inspired in part by recent…

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