National Trend of "Cost-Cutting" on the Backs of Injured Workers Revealed

http://www.propublica.org/article/the-demolition-of-workers-compensation

http://projects.propublica.org/graphics/workers-compensation-premiums-down

 

New York State workers are not alone in seeing their workers’ comp benefits being retracted year after year by state governments looking for ways to “cut costs.”  The above articles reveal that this disturbing trend is occuring nationwide and is costing taxpayers dearly.  Know where your local assembly person and State senator stand on issues concerning “workers’ compensation reform” and just as importantly, let them know where YOU stand.