Advance Notice & Reporting Requirements
- Employers must provide timely public disclosures (at least 90 days) when planning mass layoffs or relocating operations overseas.
- Mandate federal oversight to ensure honest reporting of restructuring.
Wage Support & Bridge Programs
- Provide supplemental unemployment benefits to replace lost wages during retraining.
- Incentivize employers to offer skill-up programs and internal transfers.
Expanded Retraining & Education
- Fully fund federal retraining programs, including tuition-free certificates and degrees at community colleges.
- Provide transitional stipends so workers can afford living expenses while retraining.
Community & Regional Investment
- Establish federal grants for regions with sudden job losses tied to offshoring or automation.
- Support local partnerships between labor unions, community colleges, and small businesses.
Accountability & Enforcement
- Impose penalties on companies that fail to comply with layoff notifications.
- Publicly track and report corporate compliance with retraining and local hiring efforts.
