The CAL SMACNA/SMWIA LMSOC workers' compensation program is overseen by the CAL SMACNA-SMWIA Labor Management Safety Oversight Committee (LMSOC). The LMSOC is comprised of a balanced board of union and management members, similar to your health and welfare and pension plans.

Among other things, the LMSOC approves the lists of doctors and vocational rehabilitation consultants that can provide services to injured union employees.

The LMSOC hires the Ombudsman, Mediators, and Arbitrators to assist in answering injured worker questions and resolving disputes. It is AOE's aim that claims are resolved and problems are solved without resort to lengthy and costly litigation.

Your workers' compensation program is designed to deliver high quality medical care, expedite delivery of benefits, and provide access to an impartial expert for help in resolving problems.

The LMSOC board members are very concerned that you obtain benefits to which you are entitled and that you receive the quality medical care that assists in returning you to your employment at the earliest possible time.

Please contact the ombudsman if you have any questions regarding your AOE adr program for workers' compensation, your medical services or what you need to do to help resolve your claim.