Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 05/23/2002
Filed Date: 06/23/2003
Most Recent Update: 08/04/2003
Determination Date: 08/04/2003
Expiration Date: 08/04/2005
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-52,114
KALPAK USA
HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY
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 on June 23, 2003, in response
to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of
KalPak USA, Hillside, New Jersey. The workers at the subject firm
produce woven/printed labels.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject firm
declined absolutely from 2002 to the period of January through July
2003.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that the subject firm
shifted production of woven/printed labels from Hillside, New
Jersey to a country (Dominican Republic) that is named as a
beneficiary under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that there was a shift in production
from the workers firm or subdivision to the Dominican Republic 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 KalPak USA, Hillside, New Jersey, who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or after May 23,
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 4th day of August, 2003.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance