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CT SB00008

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Workers involved in labor disputes beginning on or after December 14, 2026, become eligible for unemployment benefits after the dispute has been continuous for 14 days
  • Unemployment benefits remain available to individuals who are not participating in, financing, or directly interested in the labor dispute causing their unemployment
  • Expands the definition of "lockout" to include when employers announce post-contract work will only be available under terms less favorable than current conditions
  • Lockout provisions apply when the bargaining agent has notified the employer that employees are ready and willing to continue working under existing terms during contract negotiations
  • Section 1 takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Protections For Workers And Enhancements To Workers' Rights.

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor

6/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/1/2025
Judiciary4/23/2025
Labor and Public Employees1/8/2025

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