Policy experts representing labor, management and government explain the value of the worker’s compensation system in Wisconsin and why it works.
Steve Peters from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development talks about the worker’s comp system, how it works and who is involved.
Rachel Ver Velde, Director of Workforce, Education and Employment Policy from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce talks about how the council process provides an opportunity for business to be at the table.
Rachel Ver Velde, Director of Workforce, Education and Employment Policy from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce talks about why Wisconsin’s largest chamber of commerce and their more than 3,500 employers like the system the way it is.
Kathy Fisher, Director of External Relations for the Workers Compensation Research Institute talks about advantages of the worker’s comp system in Wisconsin.
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO talks about the role the worker’s compensation advisory council plays vetting proposals and researching the impacts of policy changes.
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of Wisconsin AFL-CIO talks about the practice of compromise at the worker’s compensation advisory council.
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of Wisconsin AFL-CIO explains how the worker’s comp advisory council supports the legislature.
Bill Smith, Wisconsin State Director of the NFIB talks about worker’s comp and small businesses.
Long time member of the James Buchen shares some history of the council.