Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 05/06/2002
Filed Date: 07/11/2003
Most Recent Update: 07/31/2003
Determination Date: 07/31/2003
Expiration Date: 07/31/2005
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-52,280
STONE COUNTY IRONWORKS
A/K/A METAL ARTS, INC.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, ARKANSAS
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 July 11, 2003 in response
to a petition filed by a state official on behalf of workers at
Stone County Ironworks, a/k/a Metal Arts, Inc., Mountain View,
Arkansas. The workers produce hand forged wrought iron products.
The investigation revealed that a shift in production from the
subject facility to a country (Mexico) under a free trade agreement
with the United States occurred during the period of investigation.
Layoffs occurred concurrently with this shift in production.
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 México 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 Stone County Ironworks, a/k/a Metal Arts,
Inc., Mountain View, Arkansas, who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after May 6, 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 at Washington, D.C., this 31st day of July 2003.
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-52,280
STONE COUNTY IRONWORKS
A/K/A METAL ARTS, INC.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, ARKANSAS
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 July 11, 2003 in response
to a petition filed by a state official on behalf of workers at
Stone County Ironworks, a/k/a Metal Arts, Inc., Mountain View,
Arkansas. The workers produce hand forged wrought iron products.
The investigation revealed that a shift in production from the
subject facility to a country (Mexico) under a free trade agreement
with the United States occurred during the period of investigation.
Layoffs occurred concurrently with this shift in production.
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 México 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 Stone County Ironworks, a/k/a Metal Arts,
Inc., Mountain View, Arkansas, who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after May 6, 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 at Washington, D.C., this 31st day of July 2003.
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance