HF 2318·IA·house
A bill for an act relating to eligibility for unemployment benefits for participants in strikes or other labor disputes.
In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: CROKEN
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Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.
Feb 6, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Iowa law so that employees who join a strike or other labor dispute can collect unemployment benefits starting on the 15th day of the work stoppage. It removes the usual requirement that they be actively looking for work while on strike. This gives striking workers access to benefits that are currently denied.
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