Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 09/17/2002
Filed Date: 09/26/2003
Most Recent Update: 11/14/2003
Determination Date: 11/14/2003
Expiration Date: 11/14/2005
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,026
METALDYNE DRIVELINE/HYDRAULICS GROUP
BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO
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 November 9, 2004, a state agency
representative, requested ATAA consideration for workers at the
subject firm located in Bedford Heights, Ohio.
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 motor vehicle power train
components industry 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 Metaldyne Driveline/Hydraulics Group, Bedford
Heights, Ohio who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after September 17, 2002 through November 14,
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 17th day of June 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,026
METALDYNE DRIVELINE/HYDRAULICS GROUP
BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 USC
2273), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of an investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for worker adjustment assistance as a secondarily affected
worker group.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility for secondary workers to apply for
Trade Adjustment Assistance, the group eligibility requirements of
paragraph (b) of Section 222 of the Trade Act, as amended, must be
met. It is determined in this case that the requirements of (b) of
Section 222, as amended, have been met.
The investigation was initiated on in response to a petition
received on September 26, 2003 in response to a petition filed by
the United Auto Workers, Region 2B (Local 70), on behalf of workers
of Metaldyne Driveline/Hyrdraulic Group, Bedford Heights, Ohio.
The workers produce die cast transmission parts.
The investigation revealed that Metaldyne
Driveline/Hydraulics Group, Bedford Heights, Ohio supplies
component parts to a manufacturer of axle shafts and a loss of
business with that manufacturer, the workers of which were
certified eligible to apply for adjustment assistance,
contributed importantly to the workers separation or threat of
separation at the subject firm.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that workers of Metaldyne
Driveline/Hydraulics Group, Bedford Heights, Ohio qualify as
adversely affected secondary workers under Section 222 of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended. In accordance with the provisions of the
Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Metaldyne Driveline/Hydraulics Group, Bedford
Heights, Ohio who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after September 17, 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 14th day of November 2003.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
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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.