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Resolution No. 44

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION        

WHEREAS, Injured workers gave up the right to sue in exchange for a no-fault, prompt and fair Workers’ Compensation; and

Injured workers’ benefits have no COLA but are frozen at the time of injury; and

The promise of Workers’ Compensation to injured workers has failed to meet it’s objectives of wage replacement; and

Workers and then widows who received the maximum benefit of 60 dollars per week are still at that level.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO support an adjustment in benefits to those who have been injured for more than five years.

Submitted by:

                        PENNSYLVANIA AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Referred to:               Legislation Committee

Committee Action:           

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