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The Trade Act of 1974 was passed to help industry in the United States become more competitive or phase workers into other industries or occupations.
Benefits and Services
If a worker is a member of a worker group certified by DOL, that worker may receive the following benefits and services at a local American Job Center:
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Employment and case management services: |
Skill assessments, career counseling, supportive services, information on training, and more. |
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Training: |
Up to 130 weeks of full-time or part-time training. |
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Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA): |
Up to 130 weeks of wage subsidies for workers enrolled in full-time training within 26 weeks of their trade-related layoff or certification, whichever is later. |
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Health coverage tax credit (HCTC): |
A tax credit covering 72.5% of the worker’s monthly premium for qualified health insurance. |
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Reemployment trade Adjustment Assistance (RTAA): |
A wage subsidy for up to 2 years available to workers age 50 or over who are reemployed at annual wages of $50,000 or less. |
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Job search Allowance: |
Reimbursement for job search costs outside the worker’s local area. |
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Relocation Allowance: |
Reimbursement for relocation costs for a job outside the worker’s local area. |
