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11. Tech Progress & Outsourcing Protections

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.