Almost $2 Million Available for Hynix Trade Workers

U.S. Department of Labor announces nearly $2 million grant to provide assistance to trade-affected workers in Oregon.

Salem-News.com

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $1,891,738 grant to assist approximately 651 trade-affected workers of Hynix Semiconductor Manufacturing America Inc. in Eugene, Oregon.

"This $1.9 million grant will provide these Oregonians with skills training that will help them attain positions in the health care and information technology industries," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao.

This grant, awarded to the Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development, will offer all affected workers access to the full array of dislocated worker services.

Under the grant, workers that have been certified as eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) will be provided with access to services that are not available through the TAA program.

These services will include training for skills needed for occupations in the health care and information technology industries.

Hynix Semiconductor began layoffs on Aug. 1st 2008, which continued through Sept. 30th 2008.

Of the $1,891,738 announced today, $945,918 will be released initially. Additional funding up to the amount approved will be made available as the state demonstrates a continued need for assistance.

National Emergency Grants are part of the secretary of labor's discretionary fund and are awarded based on a state's ability to meet specific guidelines.

For more information, visit doleta.gov/NEG. U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at dol.gov.

The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755.

The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations.

For more information, please visit: dol.gov/compliance.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor