Gov. Ned Lamont has once again vetoed a bill allowing striking workers to collect unemployment insurance benefits. NFIB thanks Connecticut small business owners for their advocacy emails to Governor Lamont urging him to stop this damaging legislation.

The bill authorizing striking workers to collect unemployment passed both the House and Senate this session before heading to the governor’s desk. NFIB voiced its strong opposition to the bill in committee testimony earlier this year, noting UI is funded by payroll taxes on employers and that unemployment is intended for workers that lose their job at no fault of their own, not those opting to strike. Permitting striking workers to collect benefits would unfairly place employers at a disadvantage during labor negotiations while favoring labor.

This proposal appears to be defeated, but the Connecticut Legislature still has an opportunity to override the Governor’s veto. NFIB will continue to monitor the situation.

Protect Connecticut’s Unemployment Fund: Tell your legislators to OPPOSE SB 8 & HB 6904.

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The Connecticut legislature is considering legislation that would extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike. Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 6904 would fundamentally alter the purpose of the Unemployment Trust Fund by allowing individuals who voluntarily leave their jobs to receive benefits funded by employer-paid taxes. This is unfair to small businesses, financially irresponsible, and sets a dangerous precedent that distorts the unemployment system.

Tell your legislators to stand with Connecticut’s small businesses by opposing SB 8 & HB 6904!