DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-52,551

MUELLER GAS PRODUCTS/LINCOLN BRASS WORKS
WAYNESBORO, TENNESSEE


Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade 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 August 13, 2003 in response
to a petition filed by the International Association of machinists,
Local Lodge 2325, on behalf of workers of Mueller Gas
Products/Lincoln Brass Works, Waynesboro, Tennessee. Workers
produce gas valves and parts for ranges, stoves and grills.
The investigation revealed decreased employment at the subject
company during the relevant time period.


The investigation also revealed a shift of production from the
subject company to Mexico.
In addition, in order for the Department to issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group
eligibility requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be
met. The Department has determined in this case that the
requirements of Section 246 have been met.
At least 50 workers of the firm are over 50 and do not
possess skills that are easily transferable. Competitive
conditions within the industry are adverse.
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 Mueller Gas Products/Lincoln Brass Works,
Waynesboro, Tennessee who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after August 12, 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" and;
"All workers of Mueller Gas Products/Lincoln Brass Works,
Waynesboro, Tennessee who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after August 12, 2002 through
two years from the date of certification are eligible to apply
for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246
of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D.C. this 3rd day of September 2003

/s/ Richard Church
_______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance