Senate refuses to OK bill to allow unemployment for striking workers

Bill to grant striking workers unemployment pay fails final vote in Oregon Senate

A contentious bill that would allow striking workers in Oregon to receive weekly unemployment checks saw a surprise defeat Tuesday when a key lawmaker pulled his support. Now, lawmakers will consider slashing total benefits workers could receive in order to revive the bill. State Sen. Mark Meek, D-Gladstone, had voted in favor of Senate Bill 916 when it first came before his chamber in March. But after small changes in the House, the bill needed…

Senate refuses to OK bill to allow unemployment for striking workers

A bill that would provide unemployment benefits for striking workers in Oregon hit a snag on its path to approval Tuesday morning.

Oregon lawmakers scale back proposal for unemployment strike payments amid blowback - Salem Reporter

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Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers Fails, Oregon Lawmakers Negotiating Again - The Corvallis Advocate

A contentious bill that would allow striking workers in Oregon to receive weekly unemployment checks saw a surprise defeat Tuesday when a key lawmaker pulled his support. Now, lawmakers will consider slashing total benefits workers could receive in order to revive the bill. State Sen. Mark Meek, D-Gladstone, had voted in favor of Senate Bill 916 when it first came before his chamber in March. But after small changes in the House, the bill needed…

Legislation granting striking workers unemployment pay fails final vote Tuesday in Oregon Senate • Lincoln Chronicle

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