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Washington Strikes Now Require Job Search | Seattle News
Washington’s unemployment rules for striking workers are changing—starting this Sunday, strikers must prove they’re actively job hunting to qualify for benefits. The federal government forced the move, saying strike-related claims don’t qualify for the usual exemption from job search requirements. While labor advocates worry it could chill union action, lawmakers see it as fair consistency. Existing payouts won’t be affected, but new claims will need proof of job-seeking efforts—or risk losing benefits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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