Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 09/15/2002
Filed Date: 09/26/2003
Most Recent Update: 10/10/2003
Determination Date: 10/10/2003
Expiration Date: 10/10/2005
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,029
AMERICAN ELECTRIC LIGHTING
A DIVISION OF ACUITY LIGHTING GROUP
A SUBSIDIARY OF ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA
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 3, 2004, a company official,
requested ATAA consideration for workers at the subject firm
located in Bainbridge, Georgia.
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 lighting equipment 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 American Electric Lighting, a division of
Acuity Lighting Group, a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc.,
Bainbridge, Georgia who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after September 15, 2002 through October
10, 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 2nd 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-53,029
AMERICAN ELECTRIC LIGHTING
A DIVISION OF ACUITY LIGHTING GROUP
A SUBSIDIARY OF ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA
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 September 26, 2003 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of American Electric Lighting, a division of Acuity
Lighting Group, a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc., Bainbridge,
Georgia. The workers at the subject division produce high-
intensity discharge lighting.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject
division decreased from 2002 to August 2003.
Furthermore, during the relevant period the subject division
has shifted production of high-intensity discharge lighting to a
country (Mexico) that is a party to a free trade agreement with the
United States, and it anticipates substantial further shifting of
production to Mexico in the near future.
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 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 American Electric Lighting, a division of
Acuity Lighting Group, a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc.,
Bainbridge, Georgia who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after September 15, 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 10th day of October 2003
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
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May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.