Workers on strike or locked out would get unemployment benefits.
This bill would change federal rules to make sure states provide unemployment benefits to workers who are unable to work because of a labor dispute, like a strike or a lockout. These workers would also be exempt from the usual requirement to be actively looking for work while receiving benefits. This means people involved in labor disputes could get financial support during these times.
Today, federal law does not require states to provide unemployment benefits to workers involved in labor disputes, and those receiving benefits must usually be available for work. If this bill becomes law, states would have to offer unemployment benefits to workers unable to work due to a labor dispute, and these workers would not need to show they are available for other jobs.
HR 5206 · 119th Congress · September 8, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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