Business, Labor Groups Work to Draft 2009 Legislative Program

Arkansas business and labor organizations are working together to draft a proposed legislative program they plan to present jointly to the 2009 Legislature in January.And while no decisions have been made yet, both sides report one issue – benefits for workers who suffer mental injuries from witnessing traumatic events – is not expected to make it into the package for next year.Matthew Hess, director of governmental relations for the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, told WorkCompCentral Wednesday the association is awaiting word from the negotiations, but doesn’t expect an...