Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2023

12/19/2024, 9:05 AM

Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2023

This bill allows workers engaged in a labor dispute to receive unemployment compensation. It also exempts such workers from the requirement that they be available to work and are actively seeking work.

Bill 118 hr 6063, also known as the Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide additional protections and support for workers who are on strike.

One of the key provisions of the bill is to strengthen the rights of workers to engage in collective bargaining and strike action. This includes ensuring that workers have the right to strike without fear of retaliation from their employers. The bill also aims to make it easier for workers to form unions and negotiate fair wages and working conditions.

Additionally, the Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2023 includes measures to provide financial assistance to workers who are on strike. This includes extending unemployment benefits to striking workers and providing additional support to help them cover their living expenses while they are not receiving a paycheck. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 6063 is to empower workers to stand up for their rights and improve their working conditions through collective action. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 6063

Introduced on
2023-10-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/25/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2023

This bill allows workers engaged in a labor dispute to receive unemployment compensation. It also exempts such workers from the requirement that they be available to work and are actively seeking work.

Bill 118 hr 6063, also known as the Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide additional protections and support for workers who are on strike.

One of the key provisions of the bill is to strengthen the rights of workers to engage in collective bargaining and strike action. This includes ensuring that workers have the right to strike without fear of retaliation from their employers. The bill also aims to make it easier for workers to form unions and negotiate fair wages and working conditions.

Additionally, the Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2023 includes measures to provide financial assistance to workers who are on strike. This includes extending unemployment benefits to striking workers and providing additional support to help them cover their living expenses while they are not receiving a paycheck. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 6063 is to empower workers to stand up for their rights and improve their working conditions through collective action. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide that an individual engaged in a labor dispute may receive unemployment benefits.

Policy Areas
Taxation

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/31/2023

Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2023

This bill allows workers engaged in a labor dispute to receive unemployment compensation. It also exempts such workers from the requirement that they be available to work and are ac...


Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.