posted July 21, 2008
State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said on Monday that the Georgia Department of Labor will provide assistance to employees who are expected to lose their jobs at Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex manufacturing plant in Walker County. The company manufactures synthetic latex.
Officials of Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex notified the state labor department that the company plans to close its manufacturing facility at 300 Hadgraft Industrial Blvd. in Chickamauga, affecting 57 workers.
The anticipated schedule for making separations is 50 employees on Aug. 31, with the remaining seven to follow no later than Dec. 31.
“The layoff at Dow Reichhold is creating a difficult situation for the workers and their families,” said Commissioner Thurmond, “and I want them to know they’re not alone in dealing with this problem. Our staff will work closely with the laid-off workers, company officials, and local elected officials in determining how to best assist the affected employees.”
Mr. Thurmond said the labor department will provide a wide range of transitional services to laid-off workers. These options include: on-site employee information sessions describing services available through the Georgia Department of Labor, assistance in filing claims for unemployment compensation, re-employment services, access to retraining opportunities, skills assessment and correlation with available employment opportunities, special workshops on career options and resume writing and interviewing skills.
The Georgia Department of Labor conducts job search workshops, career counseling, and provides resource centers in each office. Some job seekers may also be eligible for occupational/skills training, on-the-job training, General Education Development preparation and testing, and supportive services such as child-care assistance, transportation assistance and meals while enrolled in full-time training.
Walker County is served by the Georgia Department of Labor’s Northwest Georgia Career Center, located at 96 Stuart Rd. in Fort Oglethorpe. The telephone number is 706 861-1990.
Affected workers may get assistance from any of the department’s 53 career centers statewide.
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