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ALERT:

Workers and businesses affected by the Boeing strike

UPDATED: Nov. 5, 2024

The Boeing strike ended Nov. 4, 2024. As the company slowly ramps up to full production, we are here to help workers and businesses in our state affected by the strike.

Temporary layoffs, standby and partial unemployment

Workers affected by temporary layoffs or partial unemployment may qualify for benefits with different requirements. This depends on whether the worker is eligible for standby or their employer participates in SharedWork.

Affected workers need to ask their employer or union if they participate in SharedWork.

Unemployment application confirmation

For online applications, you can use eServices through Secure Access Washington (SAW). If you do not already have a SAW account, you need to create one as part of the application process. This video tutorial will show you the process and help prevent mistakes and delays.

If you apply online, you get a confirmation when you hit the "Submit" button. If you gave us permission to contact you by email, you also get an email confirmation.

You can apply by phone by calling toll-free (800) 318-6022. You will need your social security number to begin. You will then be prompted to answer phone application questions. Once you have entered all required information, you will be routed to a claims specialist to complete the application.

Please note that filing a claim does not automatically result in benefits. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Unemployment claim determination

After your application is reviewed, you get an Unemployment Claim Determination letter. This letter tells you how much money you could potentially receive. To actually receive money, you need to file weekly claims and meet eligibility requirements for that week.

Identity verification

If we tell you that we were unable to verify your identity, please use our secure upload portal to upload any two of the accepted identity documents.

Affected businesses

If you are reducing workers’ hours due to the strike, try SharedWork.

  • SharedWork helps stabilize businesses during temporary economic setbacks.
  • Employers keep their workforce intact by temporarily reducing hours to save payroll costs and keep the businesses operating.
  • SharedWork pays employees a prorated percentage of unemployment benefits.
  • Eligibility is open to most businesses and industries.