{"id":2052621,"date":"2023-10-02T15:38:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T19:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-wont-comment-on-unemployment-pay-for-strikers-amid-newsom-veto\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T15:41:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T19:41:27","slug":"white-house-wont-comment-on-unemployment-pay-for-strikers-amid-newsom-veto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-wont-comment-on-unemployment-pay-for-strikers-amid-newsom-veto\/","title":{"rendered":"White House silent on strikers&#8217; unemployment pay after Newsom veto."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhite-house-wont-comment-on-unemployment-pay-for-strikers-amid-newsom-veto%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2052621&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The White House Backs the Right to Strike, but Unemployment Pay for Strikers Remains Controversial<\/h2>\n<p>The White House has made it clear that they support the fundamental right to strike. However, the question \u2064of whether striking workers should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/these-21-states-are-opting-out-of-enhanced-unemployment-benefits-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/\" title=\"These 21 States Are Opting Out Of Enhanced Unemployment Benefits. Here\u2019s What You Need To Know.\">receive unemployment benefits<\/a> is a topic of debate.<\/p>\n<p>Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom of California vetoed a bill that would have granted unemployment benefits to striking workers. This move has sparked rumors of a potential presidential campaign, as Newsom appears to be shifting towards the center.<\/p>\n<h3>Democracy Derby: Could the\u2062 Kentucky Governor&#8217;s Race \u200dShape the\u200c Future?<\/h3>\n<p>During a recent White House\u2062 press briefing, a reporter asked if President Joe Biden supports providing unemployment pay to union members on strike.<\/p>\n<p>Press secretary\u200d Karine\u2064 Jean-Pierre did not provide a direct answer, \u2063but emphasized that President Biden is \u200ba strong advocate for collective bargaining and believes that workers should \u2062have the \u200cright\u2063 to fair pay and benefits. She reiterated\u200b the president&#8217;s \u2062support \u200bfor\u200b the right\u2064 to strike.<\/p>\n<p>However, Jean-Pierre refrained \u200bfrom commenting on the specifics\u200d of Governor Newsom&#8217;s decision, stating that President Biden consistently supports union workers and the working class as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>The bill that Newsom vetoed had received significant support from Hollywood unions and other\u2063 labor organizations in California. However, Newsom justified his\u2063 decision by expressing\u200d concerns about\u200d the potential strain on the state&#8217;s unemployment trust\u2062 fund, which is already burdened with a debt \u2063of nearly $20 billion, according to the Los Angeles Times.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, only New York and \u200cNew Jersey allow striking individuals\u2062 to receive unemployment pay. It seems unlikely that there will be any immediate changes at the federal\u200c level.<\/p>\n<p>The reporter also inquired about whether President\u2064 Biden&#8217;s \u2062visit to a United Auto Workers strike last week could prolong the stalemate.<\/p>\n<p>Jean-Pierre defended the president&#8217;s actions, stating that his\u200d visit was a show of solidarity for union workers. She emphasized that President Biden supports collective bargaining and \u200cbelieves in allowing negotiations to continue between all parties involved, ensuring that workers\u200c have \u200cthe right to ask for fair pay and wages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential consequences of denying unemployment benefits to striking workers \u2064in terms\u2062 of workers&#8217; collective power?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064F a potential \u200bclash between the state and federal government on the issue of supporting workers&#8217; rights.<\/p>\n<p>To fully understand the controversy surrounding unemployment pay for strikers, it \u200cis\u200c essential \u200dto grasp the concept of the right to strike. The right to strike is a fundamental\u2062 labor right that allows workers to peacefully withhold their labor as a means of negotiating better working \u200bconditions, fair wages, and other labor-related issues. It has long been recognized as an essential tool \u2063for employees \u200dto exert their collective power against employers.<\/p>\n<p>The White House, under both Democratic and \u2064Republican administrations, has consistently endorsed and protected the right to strike. It is seen as a crucial component of a democratic society that values the freedom of association and collective bargaining. The\u2063 Biden administration, in particular, has emphasized its commitment to\u200b workers&#8217; rights and has\u2064 repeatedly voiced support for the labor movement.<\/p>\n<p>However, the question arises when \u200dit comes to providing unemployment\u2064 benefits to workers who \u2063choose to strike. \u2062Currently,\u200b most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-wont-comment-on-unemployment-pay-for-strikers-amid-newsom-veto\/\" title=\"White House silent on strikers' unemployment pay after Newsom veto.\">state unemployment insurance programs deny benefits<\/a> to strikers. This policy\u2063 has historical roots dating back \u200dto\u200c the 1930s when policymakers viewed strikes as disruptive acts that should not be rewarded with monetary support.<\/p>\n<p>Proponents of granting unemployment benefits to striking workers argue that these individuals are, in fact, unemployed through no fault of their own. They contend that such benefits would help alleviate the\u2064 financial\u200b burdens faced by\u200d workers who take the risk\u2063 of striking to fight for their\u2063 rights. Furthermore, they argue that denying unemployment benefits could\u2063 discourage\u200d workers from exercising their right to strike, ultimately undermining\u2063 their collective power.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-sanctuary-states-handing-out-millions-in-unemployment-benefits-to-illegal-aliens\/\" title=\"U.S. Sanctuary States Handing Out Millions in Unemployment Benefits to Illegal Aliens\">providing unemployment benefits<\/a> to strikers have a different perspective. They argue that strikes\u2062 are voluntary \u2064actions \u200ctaken by individuals who choose not to work. They believe that granting unemployment benefits would essentially reward the strikers for their decision, leaving the burden on taxpayers while potentially\u200d encouraging more strikes. Additionally, opponents argue that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-use-slim-majority-to-push-1-9t-bill-through-senate\/\" title=\"Dems use slim majority to push .9T bill through Senate\">extending unemployment benefits<\/a> to strikers could undermine the delicate balance between workers \u2063and employers\u200b during labor disputes.<\/p>\n<p>The recent veto of the unemployment benefits for striking \u2064workers in California\u200c has reignited the debate. Governor Newsom&#8217;s decision was met \u2062with both praise and\u200d criticism\u200c from different\u2062 sectors\u2062 of society. Supporters commended him for upholding \u2062the \u2062principles of fiscal responsibility and maintaining the \u2063traditional stance of denying unemployment benefits to strikers. Meanwhile, critics accused him of betraying workers&#8217; rights and succumbing to corporate pressure.<\/p>\n<p>The clash between\u2062 the state and federal government is a potential consequence of this controversy. While\u200c the White House has made its stance \u200cclear on the\u200d fundamental right to strike, it remains to be seen how the federal\u200d government \u200bmight respond if more\u2063 states follow California&#8217;s lead \u2064in denying\u2064 unemployment benefits to striking workers. This clash could lead\u200d to legal\u200b battles and further political polarization \u2063on the issue.<\/p>\n<p>As the debate continues, it is crucial to remember the importance of the right\u2063 to strike in safeguarding workers&#8217; rights. However, addressing the question of unemployment pay for strikers requires \u200ba delicate\u2062 balance that respects \u2064both the interests of workers and the \u200boverall stability of the\u2064 labor market. Finding a solution that upholds worker&#8217;s rights \u200bwhile ensuring \u200dfiscal responsibility and avoiding \u200dpotential negative consequences remains a pressing challenge for\u200c policymakers across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The White House backs the right to strike, but receiving unemployment pay for strikers remains uncertain. Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) vetoed a bill, fueling speculation of a presidential run, as he shifts towards the center. 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