For those of you who haven’t heard, the Union’s TAA application has been approved by the Department of Labor. TAA (Trade Adjustment Act) extends benefits to our members who have separated from their job as a result of work being moved out of the United States. This would include people who left through the VSO, SSP or were laid off or who have signed up for the SSP or employees who may become separated due to work being moved out of the US. Our application covers Cheshire Engine Center employees who separated from January 2010 and any Cheshire Engine Center employee who separates through January 2013. Some benefits may include: additional unemployment, COBRA credit, retraining money, relocation expense reimbursement, etc. On March 29th, there will be representatives from the CT DOL at Local 1746A’s Union Hall to answer any questions you may have about this program. There will be two meetings: 2:00 PM and 3:15 PM. Please stop by the Union Hall on the 29th to get your questions answered. Also, forward this to everyone you know who has separated from the Cheshire Engine Center since January, 2010 so that they can receive this information on their TAA Benefits. We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, March 29th.