November 14, 2008

 

 

 Members of Local 1299 dealing with the effects of Layoff are offered the following information for assistance:

 

 I. Filing for State Of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Benefits

     

      - File a claim during the first week of Unemployment

      - Toll Free number for phone applications is 1-866-500-0017

      - To file a Claim via the internet log on to the 
        State of Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth 
        Unemployment Insurance Agency website at

         www.Michigan.gov/uia

 

II. Downriver Community Conference Employment Services

     

       - Employment Services for Job Seekers include Job search 
         assistance, Job search skill Training, Michigan Talent Job Bank,
         and Resource Library.

       - Locations include:

   15100 Northline Road                           144 Manchester St. 
  Suite 179                                               Highland Park,    Southgate,  Michigan 48195                    Michigan 48203 
  734-362-3466                                           313-826-0299  


 
1531 North Telegraph Road                6451 Schaefer Road
        Suite D                                         Dearborn, 
Monroe, Michigan 48162                 Michigan 48126
734-240-7950                            313-945-8380



   

 III. US Steel  Henry Ford Health System Employee Assistance Program

 

      - Confidential Personal Problem Counseling Services
 

      - 313-874-7122  or  Toll Free 1-888-EAP-HFHS

      - USW Local 1299 EAP Advocate Ed O'Brien 313-842-7270 or
          313-749-3860

 

IV.  US Steel Career Development Center

 

       - Up to 2 years Tuition  and Customized Training Financial
         Assistance

       - Computer Based Mechanical and Electrical Learner Entry 
        Training

       - Contact Georgia Allison at 313-749-5240 or    
         cdc@greatlakescareer.com

 

   USW Local 1299 Union Hall Telephone: 313-842-7270

   USW Local 1299 Website Address: www.USW1299.org