Newsom vetoes bill allowing striking workers unemployment benefits amidst state fund deficit

California governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have provided unemployment benefits to workers on strike.
Newsom cited the $18-20 billion debt in the state's unemployment trust fund as the reason for his veto.
The legislation was supported by unions but opposed by business groups over concerns about raising taxes on businesses that fund unemployment insurance.
The bill aimed to support workers in the entertainment and hotel industries who have been on prolonged strikes this year.
Lawmakers and labor groups criticized the veto as favoring corporations over workers, but plan to continue efforts to provide benefits.