Dislocated Workers: An Early Look at the NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance Program

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Labor's efforts to provide services to workers affected by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), focusing on: (1) shortening the time frame for certification; (2) including states in the certification process; (3) broadening eligibility requirements; and (4) tying income support more closely to retraining and eliminating waivers.