In the absence of more attention to the supply chain, the U.S. is becoming even more reliant on Beijing and ‘friendshoring’ often increases that dependence.
Washington state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would address some workers concerns about the thoroughness of medical exams performed in worker s compensation cases. House Bill 1068 would allow workers to record examinations of their injuries, which are known as independent medical exams or "compelled exams." Joe Kendo, chief of staff for the Washington State Labor Council, which is made up of about 600 local unions representing more than 500,000 workers, said this bill would create the same standards for worker s compensation as other insurance cases. "By allowing recordings, by allowing somebody who is not the worker s attorney to attend the examination," he said, "we ll get a much clearer record and will ensure that the docs who are doing the compelled examination are doing a thorough exam." In a hearing on the legislation, Carolyn Logue with the Washington IME Coalition expressed concerns on behalf of some medical pr
One Nevada group believes the state needs to prioritize integrated employment opportunities for those with disabilities. The Nevada Statewide Independent Living Council believes the state has supported localized efforts in a siloed approach to workforce development within the disability community. They say it simply isn t working. .
Consumer demand for delivery companies like Amazon is not going away. But some people in Minnesota want more protections for workers filling orders on tight deadlines. The National Employment Law Project has reported the injury rate for Amazon warehouse workers in Minnesota is nearly two times greater than those working at similar facilities for other industries. .