So this is a part of striking, and one of the risks, you strike and you lose healthcare. It’s gross and tilts negotiations hugely in employer favor. Instead of unions calling this out as if it’s a surprise during a strike they should continue to focus in progressive states, like they are finally, on getting legislation passed to allow for unemployment during strikes, healthcare during strikes…things that actually change the playing field?

Alabama and other states in the south have laws like “it’s illegal for cities to pass a law making the min wage higher than the federal minimum wage.” That’s wildly regressive, yet progressive groups in OR where they might have the numbers to pass stuff don’t get progressive legislation for workers across the line.

OR is the only west coast state without a salaried minimum wage. Our unemployment benefits could be more progressive. State paid leave is new and one of the best and is a game changer. More focus on that kind of law is where efforts should be IMO.