Seeking to avert a political stalemate that could derail efforts to reform California’s broken workers’ compensation system, State Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi today unveiled his comprehensive legislative package to address the system’s serious problems. The plan, which focuses on eliminating the “culture of distrust” between employers and injured workers, was presented today at a press conference at the Science Center Elementary School in Los Angeles. Commissioner Garamendi proposes that his plan serve as a bridge to span the gap between labor and business on the issue. “This proposal can eliminate the gridlock that threatens to stall meaningful reform to address California’s broken workers’ compensation system,” said Commissioner Garamendi. “We cannot afford to stand by while an impending political train wreck bears down on California’s employers and injured workers.
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