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Workers at two Rhode island companies that have been hurt by foreign imports and competition have been deemed eligible for special job training programs under the Trade Adjustment Assistance law.
The workers lost their jobs, or had their hours cut back, at Evergy Inc., Vitrus division, in Pawtucket, after June 5 and at Tytex Inc., in Woonsocket, after May 27, according to the Rhode Island Dept. of Labor and Training.
The available services may include vocational and remedial training, trade readjustement allowances, job search allowances, relocation alowances. health coverage, tax credits and reemployment services.
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