Duncan Announces American Safety Razor Employees Eligible for Assistance 

For Immediate Release

July 6, 2005

Washington, D.C. - Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr., (R-Tenn.) announced today that former employees of American Safety Razor Company's Wet Shave Division are eligible to apply for federal aid. 

The affected employees produced and packaged disposable razors and cartridges, and the Department of Labor has concluded that work completed in the company's Knoxville facility has shifted to Israel and Mexico. 

Workers separated from the company on or after June 1, 2004, are eligible to apply for both Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) programs.

Those employees leased from Express Personnel Services by American Safety Razor Company qualify for consideration as well.      

TAA offers displaced workers retraining services, job search and placement support, and relocation assistance.  ATAA eligibility is limited to employees age 50 or older and provides additional benefits.

"This assistance is very important to workers and their families, and I am very pleased the Department of Labor has made these funds available to American Safety Razor employees," Duncan said.

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development will administer the benefits.  Employees interested in seeking assistance may contact the department at (615) 741-1031.