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The U.S. Department of Labor is providing $10 million in
job assistance services to California workers dislocated as a result of the
flooding in 24 counties, Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich announced
today.
"Individuals whose lives have been disrupted by this
devastating flood deserve our sympathy and compassion," said Reich. "More
importantly, though, they need concrete financial support to help rebuild their
communities and their lives."
Funds awarded to California will create 1,500 temporary
jobs in the clean-up and rebuilding of communities throughout California.
Participants who assist in the recovery effort will be paid from $5.27 to $22
per hour, not to exceed a maximum of $12,000, for up to six months. They will
also receive fringe benefits and necessary supportive services such as
transportation and child care.
The emergency grant is made possible through special
provisions of the Job Training Partnership Act's dislocated worker program and
will be operated by the California Employment Development Department.
Residents who lose their jobs as a result of the flooding
may also be eligible for disaster unemployment assistance. Applications may be
filed with the disaster application centers established by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
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