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[–] FenrirIII@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago

The Securing Help for Involuntary Employment Loss and Displacement (SHIELD) Act would make it a federal requirement that an individual applying for unemployment is not disqualified soley due to a "strike or other labor dispute," with the exception of a lockout. However, it would bar unemployment benefits if they individual is "providing financial support to or has a direct interest in" the dispute

Despicable pandering to business and anti-worker