DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-52,372

CODE SYSTEMS, INC.
FORMERLY CODE ALARM, INC.
A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
INCLUDING LEASED WORKERS OF FORGE INDUSTRIAL STAFFING
TROY, MICHIGAN

Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

The Department adopted a new interpretation regarding the
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) program in order to
provide equitable access to ATAA for worker groups whose petitions
were still in process at the time of implementation of the ATAA
program on August 6, 2003. Under this new interpretation, worker
groups covered by the certification of a petition that was in
process on August 6, 2003 may request ATAA consideration for the
certified worker group. In addition, certified worker groups who
filed petitions after that date may also request ATAA if the
petition did not include an option to apply for ATAA. The request
must be made to the Department and may be made by anyone who was
entitled to file the original petition under section 221(a)(1) of
the Act.
By letter dated December 15, 2004, a state agency
representative, requested ATAA consideration for workers at the
subject firm located in Troy, Michigan.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade Act must be met. The
Department has determined in this case that the requirements have
been met.
The investigation revealed that the subject worker group
possesses skills that are not easily transferable in the local
area, and that at least five percent of the workforce at the
subject firm is at least fifty years of age. Industry data show
that competitive conditions within the communications equipment
industry, including alarm systems, are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained on investigation, I
conclude that the requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject
firm.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:








"All workers of Code Systems, Inc., Formerly Code Alarm, Inc.,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Audiovox Electronics Corporation,
including leased workers from Forge Industrial Staffing, Troy,
Michigan, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after July 21, 2002 through August 29, 2005
are eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment
assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended.”
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 4th day of February 2005

/s/ Linda G. Poole

_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance



DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-52,372

CODE SYSTEMS, INC.
FORMERLY CODE ALARM, INC.
A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
INCLUDING LEASED WORKERS OF FORGE IDUSTRIAL STAFFING
TROY, MICHIGAN

Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), 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 July 22, 2003 in response to a
petition filed by a State agency representative on behalf of
workers at Code Systems, Inc., formerly Code Alarm, Inc., a wholly-
owned subsidiary of Audiovox Electronics Corporation, Troy,
Michigan. The workers at the subject firm produced auto alarms and
alarm systems.
The investigation further revealed that the subject facility
leased workers from Forge Industrial Staffing, Holland, Michigan.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that the preponderance
of declines in employment at the subject division is related to a
shift in production of auto alarms and alarm systems to China.
Moreover, the investigation revealed that imports of auto
alarms and alarm systems have increased during the relevant period.





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 China 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 Code Systems, Inc., formerly Code Alarm, Inc.,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Audiovox Electronics Corporation,
Troy, Michigan, including leased workers from Forge Industrial
Staffing producing auto alarms and alarm systems at Code
Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Audiovox
Electronics, Troy Michigan, who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after July 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 29th day of August 2003.



/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance




May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.
May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.