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Can you collect unemployment benefits if my union goes on strike?
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∙ 14y ago
yes absolutly! call edd 1-800-300-5616 (THATS THE # IN CA) and follow the prompts to file a claim and your done. It will take some time to get thru especially with whats going on these days. be prepared to dial, redial, again, again, over & over until you get thru. Just do it!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn New York State, strikers can begin to collect unemployment benefits after seven weeks. Some other states will also award unemployment benefits to strikers. California and New Jersey have both done this under certain circumstances.
Even if the state will not pay you unemployment compensation during your strike, your union will probably pay you some kind of benefit to help you out.
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Can a teacher collect unemployment benefits if they choose to resign vs being terminated in NYS?
It really all depends on your union contract language. In southern CA, in my specific school district, we can get receive unemployment benefits even if you resigned. Contact your personnell office or the union president. They should have an answer! It really all depends on your union's contract language. In southern CA, in my specific school district, we can receive unemployment benefits even if we resign. Contact your personnell office or the union president. They should have an answer!
Why can't teachers get unemployment benefits in Illinois?
Because they belong to a union.
How can you collect pension benefit from your local union?
To collect pension benefits from your local union, contact your local union and ask them what the procedure is for applying for retirement from your particular union.
During a recent strike at the Ultima Hotel union members were paid strike benefits by their union Don Volmer a union representative participates in negotiations with the hotel?
Yes he will
What is a sentence with union?
The workers went on strike to demand better wages and benefits from the union.
Are benefits paid to employee striking reportable as income?
Union strike pay is taxable as income.
For what reason may union hold a strike?
Unions strike for a number of reason. Most of the time the strike is for higher wages, better benefits, shorter working hours, or working conditions.
Which countries offer the biggest unemployment insurance benefits?
The following countries offer the biggest unemployment insurance benefits: Argentina, Finland, European Union, Sweden, United kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Germany, to name a few.
Can you do picket duty and collect strike pay and work at another job?
It depends on the rules and regulations of the union you are a part of. Some unions may allow members to collect strike pay while working another job, but typically picketing duty is considered a full-time commitment during a strike. It's important to check with your union representative for guidance in this situation.
What is an industrial strike?
When a union recognized as the legal representative of a group of employees sees a reason to strike, the members VOTE on whether to strike. Strikers stop reporting to work and receive zero pay from the employer or from unemployment. Strikers depend on savings, charity, and loans from a union strike fund. The employer can lawfully replace strikers, some permanently, some temporarily. When an economic strike ends, strikers may win pay raises that allow them to recover from the wages lost during the strike after several years.
What are the advantages of strike to employees?
The advantages: 1. Well, you don't have to go to work! YAY! 2. You get to spend time with your family and friends! YAY! 3. If your boss agrees to your offer, YAY! 4. You get to go to places at your work time. YAY! The strike is the main, often the sole, threat the union has against the employer. By agreeing NOT to strike during the term of a contract, the union gains concessions from the employer. WHile on strike, strikers receive zero paychecks. Union strike funds do not pay as much as a job. Strikers are denioed unemployment benefits paid for by the employer. Contributions to pension plans stop. They must pay cash for medical premiums to retain med insurance. They will be replaced in many jobs, perhaps permanently. Strikers who win pay increases remain unpaid for the days they were on strike, so it takes years for the pay raise to make up for the strike.
Can teachers in Florida collect unemployment in the summer?
Teachers in Florida can only collect unemployment if they were let go at the end of the school year. If the teacher will continue to be employed during the next school year then they are considered to still be employed. Teachers in Florida typically continue to receive pay checks during the summer.
