Information on the 1974 Trade Act Worker Adjustment Assistance Program Certification Process

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Labor's recent administration of the petition certification process under the worker adjustment assistance program, which was designed to provide benefits to workers whose jobs have been adversely affected by import competition. To apply for benefits, the workers file a petition for adjustment assistance with Labor, which can approve weekly cash allowances, unemployment benefits, employment services, and job search and relocation allowances.