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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker
Adjustment Assistance and NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended, the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of
determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment
assistance for workers (TA-W) issued during the period of February,
1994.
In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a
certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance
to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222
of the Act must be met.
(1) That a significant number or proportion of the workers in the
worker's firm, or an appropriate subdivision thereof, have become
totally or partially separated,
(2) That sales or production, or both, of the firm or subdivision
have decreased absolutely, and
(3) That increases of imports of articles like or directly
competitive with articles produced by the firm or appropriate
subdivision have contributed importantly to the separations, or threat
thereof, and to the absolute decline in sales or production.
Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance
In each of the following cases the investigation revealed that
criterion (3) has not been met. A survey of customers indicated that
increased import did not contribute importantly to worker separations
at the firm.
TA-W-29,090; McMurry Oil Tools, Inc., Huntsville, TX
TA-W-29,210; Aluminum Co of America, Lafayette, IN
TA-W-29,205; Dyna Turn of Oklahoma, Inc., Elk City, OK
TA-W-29,209; Beaver Precision Products, Troy, MI
TA-W-29,217; Northrop Electronics Systems Div., Hawthorne, CA
TA-W-29,326; Rockwell International (NAAD), El Segundo, CA
TA-W-29,326A; Rockwell Autonetics Electronics Systems, Anaheim, CA
In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
TA-W-28,339; Tuboscope Pipeline Service, Houston, TX
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,373; Human Resource Technologies, Inc., (HRT), Oklahoma City,
OK
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,335; Restaura, Inc., Wentzville, MO
The worker's firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,120; John Roberts/Act II, Inc., Biddeford, MI
Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker
separations at the firm.
TA-W-29,216; Synergy Consultants, Inc., Denver, CO
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,321; Frigidaire Co., Connersville, IN
The investigation revealed that criterion (2) has not been met.
Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period for
certification.
TA-W-29,237; Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co., Woodburn, IN
The investigation revealed that criterion (2) has not been met.
Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period for
certification.
TA-W-29,241; Armco Advanced Materials Co., Buttler, PA
The investigation revealed that criterion (2) has not been met.
Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period for
certification.
TA-W-29,265; Smith & Wesson, Springfield, MA
The investigation revealed that criterion (2) has not been met.
Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period for
certification.
TA-W-29,292; Sandvik Special Metals Corp., Kennewick, WA
The investigation revealed that criterion (2) has not been met.
Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period for
certification.
TA-W-29,279, TA-W-29,280, TA-W-29,281; Champion Int'l Corp, Milltown,
MT, Bonner, MT, Libby, MT (Plant)
The investigation revealed that criterion (2) has not been met.
Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period for
certification.
TA-W-29,282, TA-W-29,283, TA-W-29,284; Champion Int'l Corp, Libby, MT
(Office), Missoula, MT (Plant), Missoula, MT (Office)
The investigation revealed that criterion (2) has not been met.
Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period for
certification.
Affirmative Determinations for Workers Adjustment Assistance
TA-W-29,303; Doe Spun, Inc., Emigsville, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 20, 1992.
TA-W-29,161; Barbee Mill Co., Inc., Renton, WA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 12, 1992.
TA-W-29,290; Stevens Sportswear Co., Inc., Taylorsville, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 17, 1992.
TA-W-29,202; Sargent-Fletcher Co., El Monte, CA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 26, 1992.
TA-W-29,234; Molycorp., Inc., Louviers, CO
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 8, 1992.
TA-W-29,316, TA-W-29,316A; SIRI Brothers Nursery, Inc., East Palo Alto,
CA and Watsonville, CA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 30, 1992.
TA-W-29,343; Philips Lighting Co., Fairmont, WV
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after December 9, 1992.
TA-W-29,219; O'Bryan Brothers, Inc., Bedford, IA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 28, 1992.
TA-W-29,154; Seagate Technology, Bloomington, MN
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 6, 1992.
TA-W-29,204; Wean Industries, Inc., Youngstown, OH
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 27, 1992.
TA-W-29,323; Digital Equipment Corp., Albuquerque, MN
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 9, 1992.
TA-W-29,313; Thom McAnn Manufacturing, Inc., Wilkesboro, NC
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 1, 1992.
TA-W-29,307; Akers Manufacturing, Berwick, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 29, 1992.
TA-W-29,162; Alaska Pulp Corp., Sitka Pulp Mill, Sitka, AK
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 15, 1992.
TA-W-29,224; J.I. Case Co., Schofield, WI
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 3, 1992.
TA-W-28,951; Torrington Co., Newington, CT
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after July 13, 1992.
TA-W-28,223; Fortifiber Corp., Clackamas, OR
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 2, 1992.
TA-W-29,183; Tooling Systems Div., Devlieg Bullard, Inc., Frankenmuth,
MI
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 15, 1992.
TA-W-29,137; Santa Barbara Applied Optics, Ventura, CA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 5, 1992.
TA-W-29,349; Tommorrow Today Corp., Enesco Corp., Westfield, MA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 23, 1992.
TA-W-29,136; Schott Glass Technologies, Inc., Duryea, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 5, 1992.
TA-W-29,114; R.E. Phelon Co., Inc., East Longmeadow, MA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after August 17, 1992.
TA-W-29,193; Vertical Apparel, New York, NY
TA-W-29,194; Vertical Apparel (Addiction), New York, NY
TA-W-29,195; Vertical Apparel (George Simonton), New York, NY
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 15, 1992.
TA-W-29,288; Chevron USA, Inc., Chevron Information Technology Co,
Headquartered in San Ramon, CA & Other Operations in the Following
States: A; CA, B; CO, C; LA, D; MS, E; NM, F; OK, G; PA, H; TX, I; UT,
J; WY
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 19, 1992.
TA-W-29,267; Nicole Fashions, Inc., Larksville, PA
TA-W-29,275; USA Manufacturing, Larksville, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 17, 1992.
TA-W-28,250; Isratex, Inc., Winfield, AL
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 29, 1992.
TA-W-29,246; General Glass Industries Corp., Jeannette, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 8, 1992.
TA-W-29,238; Slyter Chair, Inc., Tacoma, WA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 5, 1992.
TA-W-29,235; Natural Casing Co., Pishtigo, WI
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 2, 1992.
TA-W-29,276; Worcester Knitting Co., Worcester, MA
TA-W-29,277; Worcester Spinning & Finishing, Cherry Valley, MA
TA-W-29,278; Nanagansett Knitting Mills, Woonsocket, RI
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 16, 1992.
Also, pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103-182) concerning transitional
adjustment assistance hereinafter called (NAFTA-TAA) and in accordance
with Section 250(a) Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II, of the Trade Act
as amended, the Department of Labor presents summaries of
determinations regarding eligibility to apply for NAFTA-TAA issued
during the month of February, 1994.
In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a
certification of eligibility to apply for NAFTA-TAA the following group
eligibility requirements of Section 250 of the Trade Act must be met:
(1) That a significant number or proportion of the workers in
the workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision thereof, (including
workers in any agricultural firm or appropriate subdivision thereof)
have become totally or partially separated from employment and
either--
(A) That sales or production, or both, of such firm or
subdivision have decreased absolutely,
(B) That imports from Mexico or Canada of articles like or
directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or
subdivision have increased.
(C) That the increase in imports contributed importantly to such
workers' separations or threat of separation and to the decline in
sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or
(2) That there has been a shift in production by such workers'
firm or subdivision to Mexico or Canada of articles like or directly
competitive with articles which are produced by the firm or
subdivision.
Negative Determinations NAFTA-TAA
NAFTA-TAA-00001; American Marketing Industries, Inc., Swingster Co.,
Ocean Springs, MS
The investigation revealed that criterion: (1) Has not been met in
conjunction with the requirements of Section 506(b)(2) of the Act.
Workers at the subject firm were not separated from employment on or
after December 8, 1993, the earliest date for which certification under
NAFTA-TAA applies.
Affirmative Determinations NAFTA-TAA
NAFTA-TAA-00006; Nintendo of America, Inc., Redmond, WA
A certification was issued covering all workers, engaged in the
assembly of electronic games for the Mexican and Latin American
markets, separated on December 8, 1993 and before September 30, 1994.
I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued
during the month of February, 1994. Copies of these determinations are
available for inspection in room C-4318, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business
hours or will be mailed to persons to write to the above address.
Dated: February 3, 1994.
Marvin M. Fooks,
Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 94-3388 Filed 2-11-94; 8:45 am]
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