A proposal sponsored by Lorena Gonzalez, that would allow striking workers to collect unemployment benefits, was just passed by the Assembly. Gonzalez, a former official of the AFL-CIO, recognizes that the longer a strike lasts, the more power the employer has. The bill would allow workers to collect benefits from weeks four through 26 of a strike. A letter written by the Chamber of Commerce raised many concerns about the bill. However, those who agree that the bill should be passed have stated that strikes are a “last resort” for workers- the bill should give employees greater leverage to avoid strikes.
See "Striking California workers could collect unemployment on the picket line under proposed law Read more here: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article230763659.html#storylink=cpy", Wes Venteicher, The Sacramento Bee, May 24, 2019