Katahdin Paper Company Workers eligible for assistance

    U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has certified Trade Adjustment Assistance for Katahdin Paper Company in East Millinocket.     “In this troubled economy, many hard-working people have lost their jobs and, through no fault of their own, have been forced to face the harsh realities of finding a job in a crowded market,” Snowe and Collins commented in a joint statement.  “This TAA certification is critical to help these workers find and obtain employment that will help restore their quality of life and strengthen our economy.”
    Trade Adjustment Assistance is a federal program established under the Trade Act of 1974.  The purpose of TAA is to aid workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages decrease as a result of trade-related foreign competition.  Following the approval of a TAA petition, the displaced workers will be eligible for employment training in another job or career, income support, job search allowance, and relocation services for individuals who obtain jobs outside of their normal commuting area.