DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-51,507

PERKIN ELMER LIFE AND ANALYTICAL SCIENCES
NORTON, OHIO

Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its 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 April 15, 2003 in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Perkin Elmer Life and
Analytical Sciences, Norton, Ohio. The workers are engaged in the
production of genetic screening, neonatal chemistry/gel.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject
facility decreased, and the subject firm is transferring production
abroad for subsequent import in the relevant periods.



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 Finland of articles like or
directly competitive with those produced at, and there has been or
is likely to be an increase in imports of like or directly
competitive articles. In accordance with the provisions of the
Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Perkin Elmer Life and Analytical Sciences,
Norton, Ohio, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after March 15, 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."
Signed in Washington, D. C., this 13th day of June 2003.

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