An Act establishing the Workforce Recovery Commission

SD 72 establishes a 19-member Workforce Recovery Commission to address evolving workforce needs in the Commonwealth. The commission, chaired by the Labor Secretary, will develop strategies for workforce retention and support, focusing on economic prosperity, inclusion, diversity, and equity amid post-pandemic shifts and factors like technology, demographics, and employer skill demands. Its membership includes specific representation from small, mid-sized, and large employers; community colleges and vocational schools; labor unions; human resources experts; regional workforce boards; and an economist. The commission must meet at least three times annually, with its first meeting occurring within 90 days of the bill's passage. This bill directly affects state workforce planning systems and the entities represented on the commission.