Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 11/14/2002
Filed Date: 11/21/2003
Most Recent Update: 01/07/2004
Determination Date: 01/07/2004
Expiration Date: 01/07/2006
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,603
CARRIER CORPORATION
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
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, 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 November 21, 2003 in
response to a petition filed by the Sheet Metal Workers
International Association, Local 572 on behalf of workers of
Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, New York. The workers manufacture
transport refrigeration systems, compressors for multiple
refrigeration and chilling applications.
The investigation revealed the subject firm has begun
shifting a substantial portion of production abroad for subsequent
import to the U.S.
Consequently, employment at the subject company will decline
significantly during the relevant period.
The petitioner also requested consideration for Alternative
Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA).
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 determine that there was a shift in production
from the workers' firm or subdivision abroad of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely to be an
increase in imports of these articles. In accordance with the
provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, New York, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after November 14, 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 7th day of January 2004.
/s/Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance