Washington state lawmakers are debating Senate Bill 5041, which proposes extending unemployment benefits to striking workers for 26 weeks. Critics argue that this would drain the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, a system meant for workers who lose jobs through no fault of their own. Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center warns that this bill would put businesses at risk and shift financial responsibility from unions to employers. Read the full column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-senate-bill-5041-a-favor-for-unions-will-harm-safety-net-for-workers/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #SenateBill5041 #UnemploymentBenefits #StrikingWorkers #WorkerRights #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews