DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-53,180

3M COMPANY
ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS DIVISION
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI

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 (19
USC 2273), as amended, 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 on October 8, 2003, in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of 3M Company, Electronic Solutions Division, Columbia,
Missouri. The workers produce computer printer inkjet flexible
circuits and connectors.
The investigation revealed that a shift in production from the
subject facility to foreign countries (China and Singapore)
occurred during the period of investigation, and layoffs at the
subject plant resulted from this shift in production. The
investigation further revealed that company imports increased
during the relevant period.
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of
eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance
(ATAA) for older workers.
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.
A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or
over and possess skills that are not 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 China and Singapore of articles
that are like or directly competitive with those produced by the
subject firm or subdivision, and there has been an increase in
imports of like or directly competitive articles. In accordance
with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:

"All workers of 3M Company, Electronic Solutions Division,
Columbia, Missouri who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after September 26, 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 are also eligible to apply for alternative trade
adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of
1974."
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 13th day of November 2003.


/s/ Richard Church

______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance