Sheet Metal Workers

Labor Management Safety Oversight Committee

The CAL SMACNA / SMWIA LMSOC Workers' Compensation ADR 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 the union health and welfare and pension plans.

Among other things, the LMSOC approves the lists of doctors and other vendors which can provide services to injured SMWIA members. The LMSOC hires the ombudsman, mediators, and arbitrators to assist in answering injured workers' questions and resolve disputes.

Medical Care

Your program is designed to deliver high quality medical care and other workers' compensation benefits much faster, providing access to an impartial expert for information on issues that pertain to resolving your workers' compensation claim. It is our aim that claims are resolved and problems are solved without resort to lengthy and costly litigation.

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

The Ombudsman

You may find helpful information by viewing answers to frequently asked questions. However, please feel free to contact the Ombudsman if you have any questions regarding your Workers' Compensation ADR Program, your medical services, or what you may need to do to help resolve your claim.

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Testimonials

You're program is unique and true ADR......

~ Bart, Claims Adjuster

I appreciate all you do on these ADR claims....

~ Liz, Claims Adjuster

It's been a privilege and a pleasure working with you over the years....

~ Bill, PD Rater

Just want to say thanks. Really appreciate what you do. You guys do a great job. I know sometimes we get a little frustrated, and I apologize on my behalf, but when we need you guys you come through... View More..

~ Ernie

Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your help with my case. Thank you for your time, effort but above all your patience....

~ Ray

I greatly appreciate all of your work on my behalf to help me get the care that I need. I'm grateful for all of your expediting and advocacy....

~ Rachel

I hope all the work you been doing for me, that your getting paid for it. I appreciate you guys soo much. You get a u.s. navy salute from me. Something i rarely give out...

~ Jay

You have been most helpful during this whole process...it was touch and go there a few times (admitted my fault), but you have proven to be stand up guys....

~ Roger

You are the best!...

~ Denise, Claims Adjuster

You are always so helpful and informative....

~ Joan, Union Hall

I want to take this opportunity and acknowledge the pleasure it has been collaborating with you throughout the past 4+ years. In all that time I feel we’ve built a bond of trust and respect that... View More..

~ Gregg, Claims Adjuster

Awesome! Sure wish the WCAB was as organized, helpful and as expedient as the ADR…...

~ Carole, Claims Adjuster

Thank you so much for the information and time out of your day to help me. I greatly appreciate it....

~ Bonnie

...the best ADR program....

~ Randy, Claims Adjuster

I am truely grateful for you help....

~ William

I enjoyed working with you. I loved your ADR program. This was when the ADR program first rolled out many, many years ago....

~ Raquel, Claims Adjuster

It has been a real pleasure working with you and this particular ADR program...

~ Charlotte, Claims Adjuster

I am very thankful for your expertise and helping me to understand the process....

~ Paulo

Thank you for your service and being a vital piece of this process....

~ Mike, Risk Manager

Very pleased for your Professional Help....

~ Andres

Thank you so much for what you do. I got my prescription and treatment approved. Again thank you!...

~ Greg

Thank you so much, you have been very helpful to me over the last 9 months with all the issues on my sometimes interesting files....

~ Lori, Claims Adjuster

I want to thank you for all your help and assistance on my Workmans Case. I am glad it is drawing to a close. You were truly helpful, and I do appreciate your time and knowledge....

~ Paulo

I want to thank you for all of your help during this time that I have had this injury...

~ Frank

You are a true gem. We were both feeling so overwhelmed prior to speaking with you. Your insights were so informative. We are both grateful for your willingness to help....

~ Margaret and Claude

Thank you for your efforts!...

~ Paula, Employer Executive

I am grateful for the union way and for your service. I do believe and have believed in the entities that surround me as a brother of the brotherhood. Thank You and Kind Regards...

~ Sterling

Thank you for everything you did for me. Thank you so much for your time. God bless you...

~ Fred

We appreciate your assistance in bringing the parties together so that the injured employee can move forward. Thanks again....

~ Gerald, Applicant Attorney

One letter from you has solved problems I have had going back 10 months. I appreciate not only your effort but also the kind words you expressed regarding me. Once again, thank you....

~ Fred

I appreciate you guys more than you can ever understand. Thank you....

~ Kelley

You are amazing and you have guided and helped us through many claims. We could not do this without the ADR Program!...

~ Paula, Employer Executive

It was great working with you and thank you for educating me on the ADR process....

~ Laura

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