Gov. Gavin Newsom said he vetoed the bill because of a budget shortfall of almost $20 billion in the state unemployment fund.
If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news.California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that aimed to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers, a proposal that picked up steam in the state legislature during the dual Hollywood strikes.
In a message accompanying the veto, Newsom said he has"deep appreciation and respect for workers who fight for their rights," but that the state unemployment fund is projected to owe the federal government nearly $20 billion by the end of the year."Now is not the time to increase costs or incur this sizable debt," he added.The bill, SB 799, was introduced earlier this year. Other states do offer unemployment benefits to workers on strike.
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