DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-50,107

OPTEK TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
CARROLLTON, TEXAS

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 18, 2002 and filed on behalf of workers at
Optek Technology, Inc., Carrollton, Texas. The workers produced
electronic sensor components and assemblies for automotive and
commercial applications.
The investigation revealed that the company shifted the
majority of the production from the subject facility to a country
under free trade agreement with the United States (Mexico).
Separations have occurred as a result of this shift in production.
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 Optek Technology, Inc., Carrollton, Texas who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after November 13, 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 24th day of January 2003.


/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance