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AFL-CIO Community Services "Informational Resources" for
EB Laid-Off Workers

This page is specifically designed to assist and connect Electric Boat's Dislocated Workers to the many services and programs available prior to, and more importantly, after their departure from Electric Boat. We invite and encourage you to take advantage of the information available on this site. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns because your input is greatly appreciated.  This effort is a collaboration of Metal Trades Council AFL-CIO, and United Way of Southeastern Connecticut's AFL-CIO Community Services.

 

Contact your peer counselor for additional information.

 

MTC Bob Crosby

860.449.1000

 

MTC Sarah Williams

860.433.4356


Your peer counselors are here to help!  They would like to hear from you about the following:

Can't find a workshop that fits your needs?  Let us know what you are looking for!

Have information or an idea you would like to share with others?  Let us know about it!

Remember, this page is available to assist you and we appreciate your ideas and suggestions!

 

 

 

Union Locals Contacts

 

Boilermakers

860.445.4973

 

Carpenters

860.449.0891

 

IBEW

860.445.2224

 

Machinists

860.445.8619

 

Painters

860.445.6383

 

Pipefitters

860.445.8179

 

 

Additional Resources

 

 

EAP

860.433.6579

 

Benefits

860.433.4201

 

Personnel Services

860.433.2340

 

Veterans Representative

860.439.7581

Helpful Reminders


 ~ Keep address current with Electric Boat Personnel Services and your Local Union.

 ~ Make sure that your Peer Counselor has a copy of your up-to-date resume.

 ~ Veterans should contact Jon Pierce (Vet Rep) for additional services and opportunities.

 ~ All laid-off employees must be certified through the State as a dislocated worker in order to be eligible for training money and opportunities.


 

Contact your Peer Counselor and they will set you up with the appropriate Case Manager, who will work with you.

Inquire with
Sharon Peccini, Labor Liaison at United Way, for additional assistance with heating and other expenses.

Important Links & Information

 

Where To Turn for Help

 

United Way 2-1-1 for a comprehensive directory of assistance for when you become unemployed.

 

CT Works for a list by geographic area of free workshops available throught the Connecticut Department of Labor.

 

Search for jobs posted in multiple listings at once with Indeed and sign up at CTJOBcentral for employment opportunities. 

 

 

Take the road to financial well-being.  If you are presently experiencing a financial difficulty, let Consumer Credit Counseling Services help you find the right path.

 

The AFL-CIO Community Services Representatives are a country-wide system of allies, individuals who can help you, no matter where you live.

 

The AFL-CIO's resource booklet entitled, "When the Paycheck Stops" is available on their website (English & Spanish).  Whether enemployment results from layoff, plant closure, illness, injury, or termination the AFL-CIO's "Unemployment Check List" will provide you with some of the best strategies, techniques, and tools can help during your transition.