Revised May 5, 2014
This section explains how going on strike impacts a client's eligibility for Basic Food benefits.
Examples of people who are not strikers but could be impacted by a work stoppage or slowdown include:
If a striker receives Basic Food benefits, they must register for work unless they are exempt from the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program under WAC 388-444-0010 for reasons other than employment.
A client's striker status does not impact their AU's eligibility for cash or medical programs.
An AU member being on strike does not impact the AU’s allowable deductions for Basic Food. This includes the earned income deduction for the striker’s income we count under WAC 388-480-0001.
WAC 388-444-0010 explains who is exempt from work registration.
WAC 388-444-0015 explains the BFET program.
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