Displaced workers got help at job resource fair hosted by JFS, joint committee

June 13, 2008 - State employees displaced by recent budget cuts took advantage of another opportunity to get assistance and connect with vital job resources.

The Central Ohio Regional Worker Adjustment Committee (RWAC) and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services hosted a two-day resource fair in Columbus.

The event was held Noon - 4 p.m. on June 10 and 11 at the Air Center in Columbus.

Participants heard from speakers on the following: Rapid Response Franklin & Delaware Counties, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), Deferred Compensation, Ohio Employee Assistance Program, and financial information.

Several groups, including JFS Chapter 2599, hosted information booths:

Regional Worker Adjustment Committee (RWAC) members are charged with passing on information to any dislocated worker about unemployment benefits, health care plans, job and training opportunities and other services that are available in specific counties.

Six regional RWACs are established by the state and union contract. For more information or to contact a union liaison on one of the committees, contact the following or browse the RWAC website:

Central: Cynthia Robertson (Taxation)
614-728-8394

North: Nina Bey-Jones (RSC retiree)
216-481-2278

Northeast: Larry Cremeens (ODJFS)
330-491-2638

Northwest: Donna Westrick (Industrial Commission) 419-245-2740

Southwest: Gretchen Genung (ODJFS)
513-731-9800

Southeast: Stephen Carson (ODJFS)
740-568-9065.

MORE RWAC MEMBERS

Questions? Contact OCSEA Chapter 2599 President Debbie King at 614-466-9870 or your RWAC liaison above.

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OCSEA Factsheet 293 - Q & A: Help for the Dislocated Worker and the Disabled Worker

ODJFS Union Toolbox

State Budget