UWC: Shaping Policy Through Research & Advocacy

UWC — the voice of business on unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and workforce policy—connects employers with lawmakers, media, and national forums. We conduct influential research, deliver authoritative publications, and convene our annual UI Issues Conference to ensure fiscally sound and efficient UI and WC systems across the U.S.

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Defining Our Purpose

Mission of UWC — Strategic Services on Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation is to serve the business community by promoting unemployment insurance (UI) and workers’ compensation (WC) programs that provide benefits to workers at an affordable cost to employers and the community. UWC works closely with employers, national and state business associations, insurance carriers and third party administrators, and government agencies to:

Advocate before governmental authorities for sound legislation, regulation, and administration;
Conduct research and disseminate information on proposed and enacted laws and regulation and financial performance;
Provide a forum for exchanging information on the best practices in managing costs and operating the UI and WC programs;
Develop information to serve the needs of UWC members;
Assist members in resolving regulatory disputes.

UWC achieves these goals through direct and “grass roots” advocacy at the national level, support for business advocacy at the state level, publications, educational conferences, and training programs.

NOTE – Conferences, publications, and research are conducted under the ægis of UWC’s research arm, the National Foundation for Unemployment Compensation & Workers’ Compensation.

UWC Membership Dues

Membership in UWC is open to any employer, business organization, or business association concerned with sound public policy on unemployment insurance and/or workers’ compensation. Government agencies are eligible for associate membership.

Annual membership dues are based on:

The number of U.S. employees (for employers)
The size of national and state associations
For TPAs, the revenue associated with unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation services

2025 Membership Dues Ranges

National Association: $1,500 – $30,000
State Association: $700 – $1,200
Third Party Administrator: $1,000 – $10,000
Employer: $700 – $15,000
State Agency Affiliate: $700 – $900
Affiliate Policy and Research Organizations: $1,000 – $5,000

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Douglas J. Holmes, President

Douglas J. Holmes

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Anthonio C. (Tony) Fiore, Executive Director
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Legislative and regulatory issues
Board of Directors
Board of Trustees
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Unemployment insurance public policy
Workers’ compensation public policy

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