ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville) as the Chairman of the House Industry and Labor Committee.
“I am honored and thankful to Speaker Burns and the Committee on Assignments for appointing me to serve in this capacity for another legislative term,” said Rep. Werkheiser. “The members of our committee understand the importance and weight of legislation that affects every single worker in the state. My goal is to pursue policies that will make Georgia the top state for both the employer and employee.”
The House Committee on Assignments, chaired by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), is charged with making all House committee assignments for the members of the Georgia House of Representatives.
The Industry and Labor Committee deals with the issues surrounding labor and management relations. It also has jurisdiction on matters dealing with worker’s compensation and Georgia’s Worker’s Compensation Board.
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Representative Bill Werkheiser represents the citizens of District 157, which includes Evans and Jeff Davis counties, as well as portions of Appling and Tattnall counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2014 and currently serves as Chairman of the Industry and Labor Committee.
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