Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 01/29/2002
Filed Date: 01/29/2003
Most Recent Update: 03/12/2003
Determination Date: 03/12/2003
Expiration Date: 03/12/2005
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-50,726
ACCURIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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 January 29, 2003, and filed by a company official on
behalf of workers at Accuride International, Inc., Santa Fe
Springs, California. The workers produce linear ball bearing
slides used in furniture.
The decline in employment at the subject plant is related to a
shift in plant production of linear ball bearing slides 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 Accuride International, Inc., Santa Fe
Springs, California, who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after January 29, 2002, 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 12th day of March 2003.
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance