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Wisconsin Seeks Federal Aid For GM Workers
Money Would Help 785 People Over Next 2 Years
POSTED: 1:12 pm CDT July 29,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- State labor officials are seeking nearly $4 million in federal grants for workers in Janesville.Department of Workforce Development Secretary Roberta Gassman said the money would help workers affected by General Motor's decision to eliminate the second shift at its Janesville plant.Some of the grants would also help workers at GM suppliers Lear Corp., United Industries and Logistics Services who were laid off as a result of GM's move.Gassman said the money would help 785 people over the next two years with counseling, job training and placement services. She said the state has never been turned down for such emergency grants.The Janesville GM plant is scheduled to close by 2010 as high fuel prices reduce demand for sport utility vehicles.
Previous Stories:
- July 28, 2008: GM Sets Non-Production Weeks For Janesville Plant
- July 24, 2008: Rail Transportation Could Be Key In Post GM Era For Janesville
- July 16, 2008: Wisconsin Unlikely To Recoup Money Given To GM
- July 16, 2008: GM To Speed Up Closure Of Janesville Plant
- June 24, 2008: GM Officials To Stop Production In Janesville For Weeks
- June 20, 2008: GM Plant To Lay Off Additional 96 Workers By September
- June 5, 2008: Janesville Leaders Plot Rebound After GM Plant Closes
- June 5, 2008: GM Plant Closing Difficult For Workers, Families
- June 4, 2008: Janesville Looks Ahead To Retraining GM Workers For New Jobs
- June 4, 2008: GM To Close Janesville Assembly Plant By 2010
- June 3, 2008: Doyle: Janesville Plant Closing Is Like Death In Family
- June 3, 2008: Residents Uncertain About Future After GM Plant's Closure
- June 3, 2008: State Officials Reviewing $10M Given To GM
- June 3, 2008: Residents Fear Ripple Effect If GM Plant Closes
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