The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6904, aims to amend the current unemployment benefits law to provide support for workers involved in labor disputes. Specifically, it modifies subdivision (3) of subsection (a) of section 31-236 of the general statutes. The bill stipulates that individuals who are unemployed due to a labor dispute, excluding lockouts, may be eligible for unemployment benefits if the labor dispute has been ongoing for at least fourteen days and if they meet certain conditions. These conditions include not participating in or financing the labor dispute and not being part of a group of workers who are involved in the dispute.

Key changes in the bill include the deletion of the word "provided" and its replacement with "except that," which clarifies the conditions under which unemployment benefits may be granted. Additionally, the bill introduces new language specifying that for labor disputes commencing on or after December 14, 2026, the continuous duration of the dispute must be fourteen days for eligibility. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to enhance the financial support available to striking workers during prolonged labor disputes.