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HELP FOR WORKING FAMILIES

Hundreds of thousands of Americans have lost their jobs in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington on September 11. Here is advice for working families on how to cope with the mounting jobs crisis. WAI has surveyed scores of Web sites for the best resources and included links to the AFL-CIO, other affiliated union organizations, research and nonprofit groups, the U.S. Department of Labor and other government agencies

From WAI: How to Survive A Layoff*: Full Brochure (available also in Spanish)

From AFL-CIO: What To Do When The Paycheck Stops (Full Story)

From AFL-CIO: Job Search Tips

From America's Job Bank: Jobs Available in Your Area

From the Economic Policy Institute: How to Calculate Unemployment Benefits

From AFL-CIO Community Services: How to find a community services representative in your area

From Union Privilege: Special Financial Help for Union Members

From Union Community Fund: How Union Members Can Help Others

From Health Care Financing Administration: Answers to Health Care Questions

From AFL-CIO: Help With Grief and Trauma

From the Department of Labor: How Federal Agencies Can Help: (Full Story)

From the NY State AFL-CIO and NY City Central Labor Council: How New York Unions Are Helping Workers

From the National Employment Law Project (NELP): Resources for Laid Off Workers

*Note: To reprint these publications in PDF format, go to WAI publications.


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