U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and John Fetterman have unveiled a groundbreaking legislative proposal, a Global Food Security Act – the Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023.
Global Food Security Act Tackles Striking Workers’ Food Insecurity
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The Global Food Security Act proposal seeks to address the pressing issue of financial instability faced by striking workers during labor disputes by extending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to them. Currently, striking workers and their households are excluded from Global Food Security Act proposal SNAP eligibility, but the proposed Global Food Security Act aims to rectify this situation and ensure that workers facing economic hardships during strikes can continue to put food on their tables. Sen. Brown and Sen. Fetterman, along with a coalition of esteemed senators, underscored the significance of the Global Food Security Act in providing a safety net for workers who find themselves in the difficult position of resorting to strikes as a last resort for fair treatment. They emphasized that strikes are not a preferred choice but can become necessary when faced with corporate abuse and unfair labor practices. This Global Food Security Act proposed legislation aims to alleviate the fear of losing their ability to access food assistance while standing up for their rights and fair wages.
Striking Workers to Benefit from SNAP Eligibility under Global Food Security Act
The proposed related to Global Food Security Act recognizes that strikes can lead to significant financial insecurity due to the loss of income, even with the support of union funds. Moreover, not all striking workers are union members, leaving them with an even smaller safety net, if any at all. The Global Food Security Act aims to repeal the current restriction on striking workers from receiving SNAP benefits, thereby affirmatively protecting their eligibility to access this vital food assistance program during labor disputes. In specific provisions, the Global Food Security Act seeks to safeguard public sector workers who may face dismissal for participating in strikes. The act ensures that they will not be “considered to have voluntarily quit” for eligibility purposes, thereby securing their access to SNAP benefits if needed. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that any income-eligible household, irrespective of a member’s involvement in a strike, should be able to receive SNAP benefits, further bolstering the safety net for those who find themselves facing financial hardship due to labor disputes.
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