Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Chapter 388-480 - Strikers
Section 388-480-0001 - Does being on strike impact my eligibility for the Washington basic food program?

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 388-480-0001

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1) A strike is a work stoppage, slowdown or other interruption of work caused by employees. This includes when a stoppage happens because a collective bargaining agreement has expired.

(2) We do not consider you to be on strike if you:

(a) Are locked out by your employer;

(b) Do not have work available as a result of striking employees;

(c) Are not a member of the bargaining unit on strike and you fear someone may physically hurt you if you cross a picket line; or

(d) Would have been exempt from work registration under WAC 388-444-0010 the day before the strike for any reason other than being employed at least thirty hours per week.

(3) If a person in your assistance unit (AU) is a striker, your AU is not eligible for Basic Food unless:

(a) Your AU met all income requirements the day before the strike; and

(b) You meet all other requirements of the Basic Food program as described in WAC 388-400-0040.

(4) If someone in your AU is on strike, your AU cannot receive a higher amount of Basic Food benefits solely because the person receives less income as a direct result of being on strike. We count the larger of the two following amounts to determine if your AU is eligible and calculate your benefits:

(a) The striker's income before they went on strike; or

(b) The striker's current income.

Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, and 74.04.510. 03-22-037, § 388-480-0001, filed 10/28/03, effective 12/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, 74.08.090, and 74.04.510. 00-05-007, § 388-480-0001, filed 2/4/00, effective 3/6/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057 and 74.08.090. 98-16-044, § 388-480-0001, filed 7/31/98, effective 9/1/98.

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