WMC Serves Notice of Claim on Neenah
October 24, 2024
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WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
February 15, 2024
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of Government Relations. In addition, she will take on additional duties as a senior political advisor for the organization.
WMC and Labor Leaders Testify in Support of Worker’s Compensation Reform
February 9, 2024
WMC’s Senior Policy Director Rachel Ver Velde testified in support of two bills to reform the Worker’s Compensation system in Wisconsin. LRB-5292/P3 and LRB-5293/P2 were
33 Wisconsin Associations Urge Worker’s Compensation Reform
February 6, 2024
Letter to lawmakers calls for Medical Fee Schedule MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was joined
Employers Call for Worker’s Compensation Medical Fee Schedule to Lower Costs
February 5, 2024
More than 100 employers sign letter to lawmakers urging action before the end of session MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state
WMC Testifies Against Additional Breastfeeding Mandates
October 10, 2023
WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde testified on Senate Bill 430, expressing concern regarding its impact on employers statewide.
WMC Supports Unemployment Insurance Law and Workforce Metrics Reforms
April 14, 2023
WMC’s Senior Director of Workforce, Education & Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde testified in support of a package of workforce bills, which contain reforms to
SURVEY: Workforce Shortage Remains with Recession Likely in 2023
January 19, 2023
MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses revealed increased economic uncertainty at the start of 2023, with a majority saying a recession is looming.
WMC Joins Employer Rights Act Coalition in Urging Congress to Support the Employee Rights Act of 2022
March 2, 2022
WMC and other business associations wrote a letter to Congress to urge them to support the Employee Rights Act of 2022. This legislation will empower
WMC Testifies in Support of Worker’s Compensation Reform Bill
January 26, 2022
WMC’s Director of Workforce, Education and Employment Policy Rachel Ver Velde, submitted testimony in support of AB 911, the Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council’s agreed upon
WMC Testifies in Support of Legislation that Will Improve Wisconsin’s Unemployment Benefits System
January 26, 2022
WMC’s Executive Vice President of Government Relations Scott Manley testified at the Assembly Committee on Labor & Integrated Employment in support ofAB 910, SB 897,and