Corrected: February 25, 2004

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-53,528

TEXTRON FASTENING SYSTEMS
FERNDALE FASTENER DIVISION
MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN

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)(A) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on December 17, 2003, in
response to a petition filed by United Automobile, Aerospace &
Agricultural Implement Workers of America International Union,
Region 1 and Local 771 on behalf of workers of Textron Fastening
Systems, Ferndale Fastener Division, Madison Heights, Michigan.
Workers produced bolt and washer assemblies.
The investigation revealed that sales, production and
production worker employment decreased in December 2003.
The Department conducted a survey of major declining
customers regarding their purchases of bolt and washer assemblies
in 2001, 2002 and January-October 2003. The survey revealed that
respondents increased their purchases of imported bolt and washer
assemblies relative to purchases of bolt and washer assemblies
from the subject plant in 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 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 determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with bolt and washer assemblies
produced at Textron Fastening Systems, Ferndale Fastener Division,
Madison Heights, Michigan contributed importantly to the total or
partial separation of workers and to the decline in sales or
production at that firm or subdivision. In accordance with the
provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Textron Fastening Systems, Ferndale Fastener
Division, Madison Heights, Michigan who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after November 11,
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 6th day of February, 2004.



/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance