Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 04/28/2002
Filed Date: 04/30/2003
Most Recent Update: 06/02/2003
Determination Date: 06/02/2003
Expiration Date: 06/02/2005
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-51,649
PUR
WATER FILTER PURIFICATION DIVISION
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
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 April 30, 2003 in response to
a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at
PUR, Water Filter Purification Division, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The workers at the subject division produce water filter products.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject
division declined. The company is transferring production to
Mexico.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that there was a shift in product8ion
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 PUR, Water Filter Purification Division,
Minneapolis, Minnesota who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after April 28, 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 2nd day of June 2003.
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance