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WASHINGTON-Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the U.S. Department of Labor has certified the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) petition for Spirit AeroSystems and on-site leased workers affected by recent production halts.
  
"Today's certification of a Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) petition is welcome news to the men and women impacted by recent aerospace production halts," said Rep. Estes. "These Kansans are dedicated, skilled workers and I'm pleased that they can now apply for benefits through TAA, which include job training, health coverage tax credits and other reemployment services. I'm continuing to work with the FAA to ensure the Boeing 737 MAX returns safely to the skies without delay while joining together with our community to stand with our fellow Kansans through the Air Capital Commitment."
  
Affected Spirit AeroSystems and on-site leased workers interested in benefits through the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program can learn more and apply at a local American Job Center. Locations include the Wichita Workforce Center, 2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100, Wichita, Kansas 67203, and KansasWorks Newton, 203 E. Broadway, Newton, Kansas 67114. A list of frequently asked questions regarding TAA can be found at doleta.gov/tradeact/petitioners/FAQ_Answers.cfm.
  
The U.S. Department of Labor notes that all workers of Spirit AeroSystems Inc., including on-site leased workers from Acro Service Corporation, Aerotek, Aircraft Technology Group, Axius Group, Donatech Corporation, Hi-Tek Professionals, iCONMA, Indotronix International Corporation, LanceSoft Inc., Launch Technical, LSI Staffing, Mentis, PDS Technical, Strom Aviation, Systemart, The Arnold Group, US Professional, Yoh Aerospace & Defense, CTS International, Compunnel Software Group Inc., Johnson Service, and United Global Technologies, Wichita, Kansas, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 10, 2019, through two years from the date of certification, and all workers in the group threatened with total or partial separation from employment on the date of certification through two years from the date of certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance.
  
Rep. Estes continues to work with the FAA to define a clear process for recertification, as well as engage with other stakeholders and government leaders to support impacted workers in Kansas. As part of this goal, Rep. Estes and his office are engaged in the Air Capital Commitment, a coordinated effort formed to connect impacted workers with resources and support the region's aviation industry. More information about the Air Capital Commitment can be found at aircapitaloftheworld.com/commitment.

Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.