Proposed legislation would extend unemployment benefits to striking workers

By Alan Goforth

News September 11, 2025 at 09:28 AM

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The Empowering Striking Workers Act would allow workers to be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits 14 days after going on strike.
New Jersey and New York currently are the only two states where striking workers can apply for unemployment benefits following a 14-day waiting period.

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