FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2003
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FORMER
CELESTICA
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NAFTA-TRA
Provides Help for Unemployed Oklahomans Affected by Layoffs OKLAHOMA
CITY, OK – All workers of Celestica Corporation, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma who became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after October 28, 2001 through two years from the date of certification
are eligible for NAFTA-Transitional Readjustment Assistance (NAFTA-TRA). The
NAFTA-TRA program, a federally funded service of the U.S. Department of
Labor, provides help to workers affected by job loss or a cut in hours
and wages due to foreign competition. Workers may be eligible for
training, job search and relocation allowances and other reemployment
services. In addition, weekly cash benefits may be paid to eligible
employees who are enrolled in approved training. The goal is to help
laid off workers return to suitable employment as quickly as possible.
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) administers this
program in Oklahoma as an agent of the USDOL. In order to qualify, former Celestica workers must be enrolled in approved training within six weeks of certification (January 18, 2003) or within 16 weeks of the most recent qualifying separation. If either of these requirements is met and the claimant is found to be qualified, that person will automatically be eligible for up to 26 additional weeks of benefits. Separated employees who would like to take advantage of this assistance should contact their nearest Workforce Oklahoma Local Office at 1-888-840-WORK (9675). |
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