WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman John P. Murtha (PA-12) announced today that former workers of Alpha Carb Enterprises in Leechburg are eligible for retraining subsidies under federal programs designed to return trade-affected workers to the work force more quickly.

All workers of Alpha Carb Enterprises who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after July 15, 2008 through October 23, 2011 are eligible to apply for federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).

An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor was initiated in response to a petition filed on July 16, 2009 by a company official on behalf of Alpha Carb workers.  Alpha Carb Enterprises produces machine components for Timken US Corporation’s South Carolina facility.  A recent shift in production at the Timken facility contributed to worker separations at Alpha Carb and therefore eligibility for TAA.

The Trade Adjustment Assistance program provides a variety of reemployment services and benefits to workers who have lost their jobs or suffered a reduction of hours and wages as a result of increased imports or shifts in production outside the United States.  Services under TAA include two years of eligibility for income support, relocation and job search allowances, a health coverage tax credit and occupational training.  

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