How can programs avoid the displacement of current workers?
PRWORA explicitly bars placing participants in TANF-funded jobs from which another individual is laid off or from which a worker has been fired to make a CWEP or PFJ slot available. In some cases, displacement may also occur if welfare workers replace people who quit or retire. Union representatives, where present, should be involved in the design and implementation of programs. In addition, states may want to consult with employee representatives in an attempt to avoid areas of potential conflict. In all cases, displacement of low-wage workers should remain a concern. The issue of displacement is currently being litigated under both state and federal legislation. States will want to remain current on the results of such litigation. See WIN s Litigation page www.welfareinfo.org/litigation.htm or contact Victoria Wegener at WIN for updates. How do you insure that this is a productive partnership for the employer? The value of having additional staff at no cost to the agency will further
