Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 09/20/2002
Filed Date: 10/01/2003
Most Recent Update: 10/10/2003
Determination Date: 10/10/2003
Expiration Date: 10/10/2005
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,095
COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION
NORTH AMERICAN PLASTICS
ST. JOSEPH, 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 October 1, 2003 in response to
a petition filed by Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied
Workers International Union on behalf of workers at Collins &
Aikman Corporation, North American Plastic, St. Joseph, Michigan.
The workers produce automotive interior plastic components (air
outlets, covers, trim, etc...).
The preponderance in the declines in employment at the subject
firm is related to a shift in plant production of automotive
interior plastic components to countries (Canada & Mexico) that are
a party to a free trade agreement with the United States.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that there were layoffs and a shift in
production from the subject firm to Canada and Mexico of articles
that are like or directly competitive with the articles produced by
the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I
make the following certification:
"All workers of Collins & Aikman Corporation, North American
Plastic, St. Joseph, Michigan, who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after September 20, 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/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,095
COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION
NORTH AMERICAN PLASTICS
ST. JOSEPH, 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 October 1, 2003 in response to
a petition filed by Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied
Workers International Union on behalf of workers at Collins &
Aikman Corporation, North American Plastic, St. Joseph, Michigan.
The workers produce automotive interior plastic components (air
outlets, covers, trim, etc...).
The preponderance in the declines in employment at the subject
firm is related to a shift in plant production of automotive
interior plastic components to countries (Canada & Mexico) that are
a party to a free trade agreement with the United States.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that there were layoffs and a shift in
production from the subject firm to Canada and Mexico of articles
that are like or directly competitive with the articles produced by
the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I
make the following certification:
"All workers of Collins & Aikman Corporation, North American
Plastic, St. Joseph, Michigan, who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after September 20, 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/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance