DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-51,898

MRC BEARINGS
A DIVISION OF SKF USA INC.
JAMESTOWN/FALCONER, NEW YORK

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 May 29, 2003, in response
to a petition filed by the United Auto Workers, Local 338, on
behalf of workers at MRC Bearings, Jamestown/Falconer, New York.
The workers produce Ball & Roller Bearings.
The investigation revealed that a shift in production from the
subject facility to a foreign country (Italy) occurred during the
period of investigation, and layoffs at the subject plant have
occurred in this period. The investigation further revealed that
company imports of Ball & Roller Bearings increased during the
relevant period, and further increases are anticipated.
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 Italy of articles that are like
or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm or
subdivision, and there has been 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 MRC Bearings, Jamestown/Falconer, New York who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after May 21, 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 24th day of June 2003
/s/ Richard Church
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RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance