Striking workers will need to seek jobs to qualify for WA unemployment benefits

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: August 22, 2026

Words: 836

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Pressed by the federal government, Washington is making a big change in its new law extending unemployment benefits to striking union workers.

Starting Sunday, workers involved in labor disputes must comply with the state’s rigorous job search requirements to receive benefits. This means actively seeking work and recording efforts to find another job.

Since Jan. 1, when the law took effect, Washington’s Employment Security Department waived …

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