Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 12/09/2001
Filed Date: 12/16/2002
Most Recent Update: 12/17/2002
Determination Date: 12/17/2002
Expiration Date: 12/17/2004
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-50,357
DIXON TICONDEROGA COMPANY, INC.
SANDUSKY DIVISION
SANDUSKY, OHIO
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 December 9, 2002 and filed by the company on behalf of
workers at Dixon Ticonderoga Company, Sandusky Division, Sandusky,
Ohio. Workers produce crayon and paint. The workers are
separately identifiable by specific product line.
The investigation revealed that the subject company has
shifted production to a country (Mexico) that is a party to a free
trade agreement with the United States.
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 Dixon Ticonderoga Company, Sandusky Division,
Sandusky, Ohio, engaged in the production of crayon and paint
who became totally or partially separated from employment on
or after December 9, 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 17th day of December, 2002.
/s/Elliott S. Kushner
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance