OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISPLACED BOEING WORKERS

Clearly, it was impossible to anticipate the far-reaching effects resulting from the tragic September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States. Although the collateral impacts of this event are still being assessed, I am concerned with the immediate effect it is having on employment in Washington State. I am providing the following information in an effort to help those who have experienced loss of employment:

For questions regarding:

· Job Loss, Layoffs, Business Closures, Unemployment Benefits and Job Training: 1-877-US-2JOBS;
· Loss of Pension and Health Benefits, Portability of Health Benefits: 1-866-4-USA-DOL;
· Reemployment Rights for Veterans, National Guard, or Reservists: 1-866-4-USA-DOL;
· Other Department of Labor Questions: 1-866-4-USA-DOL; and
· Washington State Department of Labor and Industries: 1-800-547-8367

In addition, displaced workers may also use several websites known as "America's Career Kit," a network of electronic tools developed and maintained through the leadership of the Department of Labor in partnership with state workforce agencies, local workforce service delivery providers, education and training institutions, and private sector organizations:

· America's Job Bank: www.ajb.org
· America's Career Info Net: www.acinet.org
· America's Learning Exchange: www.alx.org
· America's Service Locator: www.servicelocator.org
· WorkSource Washington: www.wa.gov/est/dw/
· Washington State Department of Labor and Industries: www.lni.wa.gov

Workforce Development and Social Services in Washington State:

SEATTLE/KING COUNTY
Seattle/King County Workforce Development Council
Market Place One, Suite 250 2003 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 448-0474

TACOMA/PIERCE CONSORTIUM
Tacoma/Pierce County Employment and Training Consortium
3650 S. Cedar Street
Tacoma, WA 98049
Phone: (253) 591-5450

WORKSOURCE BELLEVUE
13133 Bel-Red Road
Bellevue, WA 98009
Phone: 425-990-3700

WORK TRAINING PROGRAM (King Co)
Work Training Program
Dept. of Community & Human Services
821 Second Ave, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-296-5220