Trade Act provides federal funding to assist eligible laid-off workers. This funding is a direct result of a petition supported by SPEEA, the International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 751 and the Washington State Labor Council.

To receive the funding, you need to apply by working with a Trade Act counselor at your local WorkSource office.

Benefits include:

· Re-training funding for tuition

· Weekly allowances while in training

· Health insurance premium subsidy

· Wage subsidy for people who are 50-plus

· Job search allowances

· Relocation allowances

Eligibility:

Boeing workers who:

· Were laid off between May 22, 2008 and Oct. 19, 2011

· Worked for or supported Boeing Commercial Airplane (BCA) programs or products

· Live or work for Boeing in Washington state or Oregon

Want to apply?

Contact the WorkSource or Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) office in the state where you live and ask for a Trade Act counselor to help you through the process.

Washington:

· Washington state: WorkSource (http://Go2Worksource.com). Trade Act counselors available in the following counties:

o Everett

o Pierce

o Redmond

o Renton

· Oregon: TAA Central Unit at 877-639-7700.

Detailed information (links to documents)

· Trade Act Program Participant Information Handout (Puget Sound and Portland, Ore.)

· Request for Trade Act Determination

· Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance (RTAA) for older workers

· Health Coverage Tax Credit