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Layoff Information
IAM 751 Resources for Members Facing Layoff
After layoff, you MUST file for your Category A recall rights through Worklife. This can be difficult to navigate so we are providing a step-by-step pdf to assist you. File ONLY for the jobs and locations you are willing to accept. Be aware that after recall, it will be a minimum of one year before you are allowed to transfer locations. Click here for the pdf. Below are links to various PowerPoints and information presented at the IAM Rapid Response Webinars, as well as a pre-recorded webinar from ESD NEW June 15, 2021 NOTE: Washington State announced the job search requirement goes back into effect in July. Begin job search activities the week of July4-July10, and report them each week starting July 11. The State will be updating the job search requirements page in the next few days with more information. NEW June 4 2021 - FREE Extended Cobra Coverage Under American Rescue Plan Act NOTE: If you elect this coverage, you will need to select if you want coverage beginning 4/1/21 (at no cost under the American Rescue Plan Act) OR if you want to enroll all the way back to your prior coverage date (which is not covered by the American Rescue Plan Act so members would bear the cost of COBRA unpaid premiums if you elect this option). It is important to answer this question correctly. Please share this information with other laid-off members in case they don’t see the mailing. Several laid-off members reported long wait times when calling Worklife and went online to enroll. Below are the steps they used to enroll online Sign into Worklife:
After layoff, you MUST file for your Category A recall rights through Worklife. This can be difficult to navigate so we are providing a step-by-step pdf to assist you. File ONLY for the jobs and locations you are willing to accept. Be aware that after recall, it will be a minimum of one year before you are allowed to transfer locations. Click here for the pdf. NEW April 14, 2021 Potential Job Opportunities at Blue Original for Laid-off Members: Blue Origin, the Kent-based rocket maker, is looking to hire more than 80 skilled technicians and machinists in Washington State. Our Union wanted to pass along this information to members who have been laid-off in case you are interested in applying and missed the announcement in local media. Blue Origin is hiring in a variety of jobs including mechanics, technicians, CNC machinists, assemblers, expediters, tooling coordinators, machinists and more. Interested workers should apply online by visiting: https://blueorigin.com/careers. Once on the website, check the Kent location for area jobs. Blue Origin recruiting team will review each application and then extend all qualified candidates an invitation to one of their job fair hiring events that will be at their Kent headquarters on April 17th and April 24th. Keep in mind that IAM-Boeing Joint Programs Career Advisors can help you develop a resume for this or other positions you may be applying for. You can schedule an appointment with an advisor by calling 1-800-235-3453.
The U.S. Department of Labor approved our Trade Adjustment Assistance petition. Click here to learn more. or click here for the 6-page TAA Information Booklet In addition, below are links to various PowerPoints and information presented at the webinars, as well as pre-recorded webinar from ESD
Click here for information on Lost Wages Assistance Program from Employment Security. Below are links to many resources you may want to utilize. Please take the time to look at this important information.
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