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BREAKING: Oregon Governor Unleashes a Game-Changer for Striking Workers!

UNBELIEVABLE! Oregon Becomes First State to Hand Out Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers!

In a jaw-dropping move that’s sending shockwaves through the labor landscape, Oregon’s Democratic Governor Tina Kotek just signed a groundbreaking bill that grants UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS to workers on strike! This bold legislation comes on the heels of a wave of walkouts in the Pacific Northwest, including Boeing factory laborers, hospital nurses, and teachers!

Oregon’s Trailblazing Law: Picketing Public Employees Get a Paycheck!

Oregon is smashing barriers, becoming the FIRST state ever to provide financial assistance to striking public employees—something that’s unheard of in most states! Workers can now cash in on unemployment benefits after just TWO WEEKS of picketing, pocketing up to 10 weeks of support.

While just THREE other states—New York, New Jersey, and Washington—offer similar support, Oregon is LIGHT-YEARS ahead! Washington’s law, passed last April, only covers private sector strikers for up to six weeks—not even close to Oregon’s game-changing terms!

Shock and Awe in the Senate: Oregon’s Bill Battled to the Finish!

The path to this historic victory was anything but smooth. After a tense passage through the Senate in March and minor amendments in the House, simmering tensions boiled over and the bill landed in a conference committee. A nail-biting compromise was reached, ensuring the 10-week benefit cap survived!

With over 1,000 letters flooding lawmakers, the bill ignited fierce debates, showing just how contentious this issue is. While supporters argue it’s a fair fight against powerful corporations too willing to let workers suffer financially, opponents worry that it could trigger a STRIKE-TO-DEATH frenzy and cripple public employers.

Public Employers in the Hot Seat: Will They Pay the Price?

Skeptics claim this could shift the balance of power, especially for public schools. Private employers contribute to the unemployment insurance fund, but many public entities don’t—leaving them in a tight spot! To counteract concerns, the new law mandates school districts to deduct the benefits from future employee wages. However, advocates insist costs won’t skyrocket since striking workers aren’t on the payroll and benefits max out at 65% of weekly pay!

Strikes Rocking Oregon: A NEW Chapter of Labor Activism!

Oregon isn’t afraid of a labor battle! Earlier this year, THOUSANDS of nurses and dozens of doctors at Providence hospitals staged a six-week strike, while teachers in Portland Public Schools turned up the heat, shutting down schools for over three weeks!

With this revolutionary legislation, Oregon has thrown down the gauntlet—will other states follow suit, or will they watch from the sidelines while workers are FINALLY given a fighting chance? Stay tuned, because this story is just heating up!

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