More help is on the way for more than 100 manufacturing workers laid off in Glencoe.
The province is kicking in $272,165 for a new employment action centre for the 116 employees affected by the closure of the Cooper-Standard plant.
“Ontario’s workers are the backbone of our economy and we want to ensure no one is left behind,” said Labour Minister David Piccini. “Our government is proud to give a hand-up to workers in Glencoe so they can explore new opportunities, land better jobs and earn bigger paychecks for themselves and their families.”
The Cooper-Standard Action Centre will provide the technicians, support staff, assembly line staff, and skilled trades workers who have lost their jobs with a variety of supports and services. Those include short term training for in-demand jobs, literacy and essential skills training, budgeting and financial training as well as mental health supports. Through the action centre a job fair will be held to connect the workers with potential future employers.
The centre, located at 254 Main Street, is being operated in partnership with Unifor National and Unifor Local 27. It will remain open until at least December.
Cooper-Standard and Unifor Local 27 have also contributed $57,000 toward the centre.
The bulk of the employees at the Glencoe Cooper Standard plant worked their last day on December 31. Only about 18 workers remain on site, dismantling equipment. Their last day is scheduled for March 31.