WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that employees of YUSA Corporation in Washington Court House are eligible to apply for trade adjustment assistance through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). On-site contracted factory and warehouse employees from Staffmark Temporary Services, Remedy Staffing, I Force, and Employment Plus are also eligible. Eligible employees include workers involved in activities related to the production of automotive vulcanized rubber components who were partially or totally separated from employment on or after September 24, 2013. This eligibility continues for up to two years after the October 17, 2014 date of certification.

“The loss of a job can be a devastating experience,” Brown said.  “Ohioans who work hard and play by the rules should not be left to struggle when they lose their job through no fault of their own. These resources will help ensure that displaced workers in Washington Court House receive financial support and training opportunities needed for a fresh start.”

The Trade Adjustment Assistance program is a federal program that identifies workers who lose their jobs or whose work hours and wages are reduced as a result of trade, and aids them in obtaining new employment. The program extends benefits including training for employment in another job or career, income support, job search allowances, and relocation allowances. Qualified workers may quickly return to work through a combination of these services. 

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