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Program Summary
The North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act establishes a Transitional Adjustment Assistance program for workers in companies affected by imports from Mexico or Canada, or by shifts of US production to those countries. This program combines aspects of two laws that have been in effect for many years: the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act (EDWAA) and the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. By drawing on these models, the new program provides affected workers with both rapid and early response to the threat of unemployment and the opportunity to engage in long-term training while receiving income support.

Eligibility
Petitions may be filed by a group of three or more workers, their union, or a duly-authorized representative, including community-based organizations. A company official may also file a petition. Forms may be obtained from your local CT Works Career Center or from any agency designated by the governor to provide reemployment services under the NAFTA/TAA program. Additional information is available from:

US Department of Labor 
Employment and Training Administration
Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance 
Room C-4318 
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. 
Washington, DC 20210 
Telephone: (202) 219-5555

Benefits
Certified workers may be eligible to receive up to 52 weeks of cash assistance, training, job search, and relocation allowance.

Published by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Project Management Office