UPDATED, withWGAcomment:California GovernorGavin Newsomvetoed a bill that would have made striking workers eligible forunemployment benefits.
The bill passed the state Senate last month by a vote of 27-12 and earlier cleared the Assembly 59-18.
For 148 days, members of the WGA struck against companies who intended to drive writers into financial ruin.
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Every worker deserves the right to stand up for themselves while using benefits theyve earned to make ends meet.
We remain committed to this bill becoming law in California.
Other labor groups also criticized the governor.
State Sen. Anthony Portantino said in a statement that he was disappointed by the veto.
Other unions and guilds also backed the legislation, including Actors Equity and IATSE.
Business groups, including the state chamber of commerce, opposed the bill.
He said that he instead remained in contact with representatives from both side.
He did say that he would get involved in negotiations if asked.
