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Caterpillar Laid Off Worker Assistance [Aurora]

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Recommended Things You Can Do Before You Are Laid Off

  • Attend a pre-layoff Help for Laid Off Worker Assistance Workshop. Individuals are highly encouraged to attend this workshop to help prepare them for your next steps.

For information on Pre-Layoff Help for Laid Off Worker Assistance Workshops for Caterpillar Employees, call Michelle DeDecker at 630-553-8303 or email michellededecker@kcdee.org

  • Participate with a Dislocated Worker Program Application Session to determine eligibility for additional benefits and services. To participate with this session, attendance at a pre-layoff Rapid Response Workshop is recommended. If individuals do not sign up at the pre-layoff workshops they will need to contact Michelle DeDecker at 630-553-8303 or email michellededecker@kcdee.org for instructions and to register for a session.

 

  • Initial Dislocated Worker Program Application Sessions were held on April 8, 2009. Additional sessions will be posted as they are made available. Check back for further information and times. Click here to see other scheduled events in your area.

 

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    Trade Adjustment Act Notice
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    If you have questions about your letter, you may contact Diane Cooper with KCDEE at 630-966-1435 x 40077 or email at dianecooper@kcdee.org

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