Under the proposed legislation, striking workers must go two weeks without pay before qualifying for unemployment benefits.

“Providing unemployment compensation to striking workers ... which requested the bill from lawmakers, urged “swift passage” ...

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, a sign that the labor market remains healthy as companies continue to retain their employees. Jobless claims filings ticked down ...

New Jersey and New York are the only states that currently allow striking workers to collect unemployment. The legislation ...

For decades, attending college as a means to get the best job possible was a right of passage for the majority ... with graduate degrees had the lowest unemployment rates and highest earnings ...

“And you’re going to force more people off of those rolls that are presently drawing unemployment compensation.” The committee approved the bill. That puts it in position for final passage ...