WAC 388-480-0001. Does being on strike impact my eligibility for the Washington basic food program?

(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.