Workers' Health Coverage Protection Bill
Official: Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill ensures that workers keep their health insurance during strikes and lock-outs, protecting their access to healthcare when they need it most.
If you are a worker on strike, your health insurance will stay active and protected under this bill.
Affects: Workers involved in strikes or facing lock-outs from their jobs.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill prevents employers from ending health insurance during a lock-out. 2. It also stops employers from cutting health coverage while employees are on a lawful strike. 3. Employers who violate this bill could face fines up to $75,000 for each offense. 4. If an employer has a history of violations, penalties could double to $150,000. 5. The bill holds company directors accountable if they allow these violations to happen.
Who is affected?
Workers involved in strikes or facing lock-outs from their jobs.