Workmen's Compensation Reform (1982)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-05-21
Duration: 00:02:48
Subjects: Politics | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1982 | LEGISLATION | WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION | Workers' compensation | REFORM BILLS | Louisiana Association of Business and Industry | Louisiana AFL-CIO | Labor
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Koch, Johnny Speaker
- Steimel, Ed Speaker
- Herman, Russ Speaker
- Avant, Jack Speaker
Description
This segment from the May 21, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on a House Labor and Industry Committee hearing on a workmen’s compensation reform bill sponsored by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI). The bill creates a state division to monitor the workmen’s compensation program and settle claims. The Louisiana AFL-CIO testified against the bill. Host: Beth George