Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 11/04/2001
Filed Date: 11/05/2002
Most Recent Update: 12/04/2002
Determination Date: 12/04/2002
Expiration Date: 12/04/2004
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-50,007
LEVOLOR-KIRSH WINDOW FASHIONS
DIVISION OF NEWELL RUBBERMAID
FREEPORT, ILLINOIS
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (19 USC 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of an investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance, the group eligibility requirements in either paragraph
(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Section 222 of the Trade Act must be met.
It is determined in this case that the requirements of (a)(2)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated in response to a petition
received on November 5, 2002, and filed on behalf of workers at
Levolor-Kirsh Window Fashions, Division of Newell Rubbermaid,
Freeport, Illinois The workers produce window finishings (curtain
rods, curtain rings, etc.)
The investigation revealed that the subject firm has
experienced declines in production and employment during the past
year.
The investigation also revealed that the subject plant is
shifting its production of window finishings, rods, and hardware to
a facility in Mexico.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that there was a shift in production from
the workers' firm or subdivision to Mexico of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act,
I make the following certification:
"All workers of Newell Rubbermaid, Levolor-Kirsh Window
Fashions, Division of Newell Rubbermaid, Freeport, Illinois,
who became totally or partially separated from employment on
or after November 4, 2001, through two years from the date of
certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance
under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended."
Signed in Washington, D.C. this 4th day of December 2002.
/s/Elliott S. Kushner
Elliott S. Kushner
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-50,007
LEVOLOR-KIRSH WINDOW FASHIONS
DIVISION OF NEWELL RUBBERMAID
FREEPORT, ILLINOIS
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (19 USC 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of an investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance, the group eligibility requirements in either paragraph
(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Section 222 of the Trade Act must be met.
It is determined in this case that the requirements of (a)(2)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated in response to a petition
received on November 5, 2002, and filed on behalf of workers at
Levolor-Kirsh Window Fashions, Division of Newell Rubbermaid,
Freeport, Illinois The workers produce window finishings (curtain
rods, curtain rings, etc.)
The investigation revealed that the subject firm has
experienced declines in production and employment during the past
year.
The investigation also revealed that the subject plant is
shifting its production of window finishings, rods, and hardware to
a facility in Mexico.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that there was a shift in production from
the workers' firm or subdivision to Mexico of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act,
I make the following certification:
"All workers of Newell Rubbermaid, Levolor-Kirsh Window
Fashions, Division of Newell Rubbermaid, Freeport, Illinois,
who became totally or partially separated from employment on
or after November 4, 2001, through two years from the date of
certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance
under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended."
Signed in Washington, D.C. this 4th day of December 2002.
/s/Elliott S. Kushner
Elliott S. Kushner
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance