RELATED TAA WEB SITES

United States Government Sites

• U.S. Department  Of Labor

  • USDOL Trade Act
     

• U.S. General Services Administration

  • Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage Reimbursement Rates

  • Domestic Per Diem Rates
     

• Internal Revenue Service

  • Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)

  • Health Coverage Tax Credit Program Kit
     

• Federal Student Aid
   

• Trade Adjustment Assistance For Firms: Financial assistance to manufacturers affected by import competition. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, this cost-sharing federal assistance program pays for half the cost of consultants or industry-specific experts for projects that improve a manufacturer's competitiveness.

  • Trade Adjustment Assistance For Firms Home Page

  • Regional Center - New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center
     

• Other Sites

  • Trade Adjustment Assistance Coalition: The TAA Coalition assists workers participate in the TAA program, which includes informing potential participants of the program and providing technical and legal assistance to petitioners. The Coalition also serves as a clearinghouse to connect those seeking pro bono legal help to pursue TAA petitions with lawyers and law firms that provide such assistance.   Workers dissatisfied with a negative U.S. Department of Labor determination who intend to appeal may receive assistance from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Coalition in Washington.

  • Trade Adjustment Assistance Coalition

  • TAA Coalition Legal Appeal Center

National Employment Law Project’s manual,  "Getting Certified for Trade Adjustment Assistance: A Guide for Unions, Workforce Agencies, and Community Groups," (PDF, 1.0MB) includes a thorough overview of TAA, an explanation about the legal standards for certification, and details about how to challenge a petition denial.