News Release
ETA News Release: [July 17, 2003]
Contact Name: Jeannine Lupton
Phone Number: 206-553-7620
U.S. Labor Dept. Announces Assistance for Premier Industries, Inc., Workers in The Dalles, Ore.
SEATTLE - The U.S. Department of Labor has certified approximately 20 workers at Premier Industries, Inc., Insulfoam Division, in The Dalles, Ore., as eligible to apply for assistance and benefits under the Trade Act of 1974.
The certification covers the period from March 21, 2002, to June 23, 2005. Workers laid off or reduced to part-time work during this time may be eligible for extra benefits and services.
The affected workers produced expanded polystyrene The Labor Department found increased imports of this product caused declines in production, sales and employment at The Dalles facility, which closed March 21, 2003.
After they are certified as eligible, workers may apply for benefits at a state employment service office. They may receive a broad range of reemployment and retraining services, including career counseling, job placement assistance, job search and relocation allowances and income support during long-term training.
Under the program, a group of three or more employees who believe they are affected by imports can petition the governor of their state for assistance. A union or company official, or a one-stop job service center also can petition on behalf of a firm's workers.
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