- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- News release (Georgia Department of Labor)
- Title:
- News release, July 20, 2006
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Labor
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Labor.
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Labor, 2006-07-20
- Date of Original:
- 2006-07-20
- Subject:
- Georgia. Department of Labor--Periodicals
Labor--Georgia--Periodicals - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Title from caption
Each issue also has a distinctive theme title - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA L200 .P1 N45 2006/7-20
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b2006-s7-h20-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b2006-s7-h20-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Georgia
Department of Labor.......................................................................................................................
SUITE 642
(404) 232-3685
148 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, N.E.
ATLANTA, GA 30303-1751
FAX (404) 657-9996 Communications@dol.state.ga.us
Michael Thurmond .........................................................................................................................
Commissioner
Director
of Communications
July 20, 2006 ............................................................................... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thurmond vows to help laid-off workers at Jockey International
ATLANTA State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor will provide assistance to employees expected to lose their jobs with Jockey International in Jenkins County.
Officials of Jockey International have notified the labor department that the company plans a substantial layoff at its knit underwear plant at 1557 Highway 25 North in Millen. The company anticipates a total loss of 203 jobs. The layoffs are expected to begin in September and continue into November.
"The layoffs at Jockey International will not only create difficult situations for the workers and their families, but also will have an economic impact on the Jenkins County area," said Commissioner Thurmond. "I want the people of Jockey International to know that they are not alone in dealing with the problem. We are prepared to assist them."
Staff members of the Georgia Department of Labor will meet with Jockey International's management to discuss options for laid-off workers, including: on-site employee information sessions, unemployment compensation, job-search services, retraining options, resources of the labor department's career centers, on-site services, surveys of workers to determine needs, special workshops on career options, resume writing and interviewing skills, and filing a trade petition for expanded services.
The Georgia Department of Labor conducts job search workshops, career counseling, and provides resource centers in each office. Some job seekers may also be eligible for occupational/skills training, on-the-job training, General Education Development (GED) preparation and testing, and supportive services such as child-care assistance, transportation assistance and meals while enrolled in full-time school training.
The Millen area is served by the Georgia Department of Labor's Augusta Career Center, located at 601 Greene Street. The telephone number is (706) 721-3131. However, effected workers may get assistance from any of the department's 53 career centers statewide. A complete listing of the department's career centers is available at www.dol.state.ga.us.
NEWS MEDIA NEEDING MORE INFORMATION MAY CALL (404) 232-3685 CY-06-289