Specific Resources for Our Laid Off Brothers and Sisters

Click on the colored links below to find specific, local information regarding jobs, health care, food, housing, utilities, etc:

Additional Links

Check Out U.S. Government Benefits You May Be Entitled To

Bureau of Labor Statistics
AFL-CIO Save My Home Hotline

Fastest Growing Occupations

Click here to view a chart provided by the U.S. Department of Labor/Bureau of Labor Statistics that projects the fastest growing occupations and the education/training needed to qualify for these occupations. http://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab21.htm

Helpful Websites For IAM Members That Are, Or May Be, Victims Of Natural Disasters

The Internal Revenue Service is working to provide appropriate relief and assistance to victims of natural disasters. The number to call for help with tax matters is 1-866-562-5227. To access IRS information for individuals and lodges either affected by or preparing for natural disasters, click on the following link http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=156138,00.html. This link contains excellent advice on what to do if records are destroyed, as well as ways to protect financial and tax records before disasters occur.

For the latest information regarding help for hurricane victims, click on http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108362,00.html.