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information may be out of date.
For more information call: (202) 219-6871.
The U.S. Department of Labor is providing an emergency
grant of $800,000 to create temporary jobs to help clean up and restore public
facilities and lands damaged in the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal
Building.
"The bombing last month was a terrible disaster," said
President Clinton. "We mourn the dead and wish the best for those who are in
the process of healing. This grant will at least give some dislocated workers a
start in their efforts to return to the workforce and resume normal lives."
The grant, authorized under Title III of the Job Training
Partnership Act, is being awarded to the Oklahoma Employment Security
Commission to create approximately 100 temporary jobs to assist in the recovery
effort in the aftermath of the April 19 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Building. The temporary jobs, up to six months in duration, will be provided to
workers who have been laid off as a result of the bombing disaster, as well as
other eligible dislocated workers in the area.
"Workers hired under the grant will participate in recovery
efforts provided by organizations such as the Oklahoma County Office of
Emergency Management, American Red Cross, Salvation Army and other service and
assistance providers," said Secretary of labor Robert B. Reich. "Participants
will be involved in such tasks as cleaning up debris, making repairs to
structures and providing clerical and business office assistance."
To enable them to participate in the program, workers may
receive supportive services such as day care assistance, transportation
assistance, meals while working, work-related physical exams and emergency
health care. In addition, work gloves, boots, uniforms, and small tools may be
provided.
Oklahoma residents who lost their jobs as a direct result
of the bombing also may be eligible for unemployment insurance or disaster
unemployment assistance. Both provide weekly unemployment payments.
Archived News Release--Caution:
information may be out of date.
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