Labor Department Grant to Help Displaced Quaker Fabric Workers

August 14, 2007  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on August 2007 The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday a National Emergency Grant of $617,515 to assist workers affected by the closure of Quaker Fabric Corp.’s plant in Fall River, Mass. The department certified on July 25 that workers at the site also are eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance.

“This $617,515 grant will provide these workers with re-employment services to help them start new careers in growing industries,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao.

On July 2, Quaker Fabric Corp. announced its intent to close in Fall River. More than 900 employees are affected by the company’s announcement.

The grant announced today will provide workers with services not covered under the TAA program, such as assessment, career counseling and job search assistance.