Juneteenth Reflections: Freedom and the Work of Remembering
Summary
Commissioner Raychel Wesley of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission authored a Juneteenth reflection piece published June 18, 2025, commemorating the holiday that marks June 19, 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce emancipation. The document reflects on freedom and the importance of remembering the forced labor of enslaved people and ongoing struggles for workers' rights. Administrative notices address electronic payment procedures for assessments and a survey for arbitrators seeking reappointment, due April 22, 2026.
What changed
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission published a commemorative reflection by Commissioner Raychel Wesley marking Juneteenth, the holiday honoring the end of slavery in the United States. The reflection discusses the historical significance of June 19, 1865 and its connection to workers' rights and dignity. This is a ceremonial publication with no regulatory effect.
Affected parties should be aware this document is informational only and does not create new compliance obligations. The separate administrative notices regarding electronic payment procedures and arbitrator evaluations are routine operational matters and do not represent changes to substantive workers' compensation regulations.
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Assessments and self-insurance fees can now be paid electronically. Click here for instructions.
Pursuant to Section 14 of the Act (820 ILCS 305/14), the Chairman evaluates Arbitrators seeking reappointment and may recommend them to the Governor. To assist in this process, please complete a brief survey for any Arbitrator with whom you have had direct interaction. The survey is easy to use and includes space for comments. Only Arbitrators seeking reappointment are included. Please do not submit evaluations for individuals you have not worked with.
The survey is found here: Arbitration Evaluation 2026
All responses must be submitted by April 22, 2026.
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Juneteenth Reflections: Freedom and the Work of Remembering
News – Wednesday, June 18, 2025 print Email “ Juneteenth Reflections: Freedom and the Work of Remembering ” authored by Commissioner Raychel Wesley
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