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OPA News Release:
Massachusetts Supermarket Closure
Leaves Workers Unemployed Labor Department To Provide National Emergency
Grant For Re-employment Services
WASHINGTON— U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced
today the allocation of a $1,081,753 National Emergency Grant to aid workers
dislocated as a result of the closure of Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc.,
Distribution Center in East Bridgewater, Mass.
“The administration is working to get America’s workforce back
on track,” Chao said. “These National Emergency Grants get the
services and skills training to the people who need it the most. This money
will enable the state of Massachusetts to help all workers dislocated as a
result of the Shaw closure find re-employment as quickly as possible.”
The National Emergency Grant will provide re-employment assistance for
approximately 185 workers. CareerWorks, the One-Stop career center operator
will administer the National Emergency Grant money. It will supplement existing
re-employment programs offered by the state.Services include: outreach and
recruitment, job development, job search assistance, basic skills training,
literacy training and job placement.
National Emergency Grants constitute a major part of President
Bush’s Back-to-Work package. If passed by the Senate, the president’s
package will assist economy recover by providing increased assistance to
dislocated workers, including assistance with private health insurance
continuation coverage.
For more information, please go to www.dol.gov.
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