DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-50,159

PLIANT SOLUTIONS
FT. EDWARD, NEW YORK

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 on November 13, 2002, in
response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Pliant
Solutions, Ft. Edward, New York. The workers produce contact
paper.
The investigation revealed that a production shift to Mexico
is occurring and is causing separations of workers at the Ft.
Edward facility.


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:
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:
"All workers of Pliant Solutions, Ft. Edward, New York 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 10th day of January 2003



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