Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 07/16/2002
Filed Date: 07/22/2003
Most Recent Update: 08/01/2003
Determination Date: 08/01/2003
Expiration Date: 08/01/2005
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-52,368
FASCO MOTORS
AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION
HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
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 22, 2003 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Fasco Motors, Automotive Division, Hillsdale,
Michigan. The workers produce seat and pedal adjustor motors.
The investigation revealed that the subject company is
shifting production to Mexico and anticipates ceasing production
at the Hillsdale plant in October 2003.
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 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 Fasco Motors, Automotive Division,
Hillsdale, Michigan who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after July 16, 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 1st day of August 2003.
/s/ Richard Church
_______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance