Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 11/17/2002
Filed Date: 11/24/2003
Most Recent Update: 12/10/2003
Determination Date: 12/10/2003
Expiration Date: 12/10/2005
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL
TA-W-53,618
DAY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
MAULDIN, SOUTH CAROLINA
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), 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 November 24, 2003 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of DAY International, Inc., Mauldin, South Carolina. Workers at the subject firm produce cots and aprons (rubber products used in the textile industry). Workers at the subject firm are not separately identifiable by product line.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject firm decreased absolutely during the period of January through October 2003 when compared to the same period in 2002.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed the preponderance of declines in employment at the subject firm is related to a shift in production of cots and aprons to Germany.
Moreover, the investigation revealed that imports of cots and aprons are likely to increase.
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 that there was a shift in production from the subject firm to a foreign country of articles that are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm, and there has been or is likely to be 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 DAY International, Inc., Mauldin, South Carolina who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after November 17, 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 10th day of December 2003.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL
TA-W-53,618
DAY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
MAULDIN, SOUTH CAROLINA
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), 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 November 24, 2003 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of DAY International, Inc., Mauldin, South Carolina. Workers at the subject firm produce cots and aprons (rubber products used in the textile industry). Workers at the subject firm are not separately identifiable by product line.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject firm decreased absolutely during the period of January through October 2003 when compared to the same period in 2002.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed the preponderance of declines in employment at the subject firm is related to a shift in production of cots and aprons to Germany.
Moreover, the investigation revealed that imports of cots and aprons are likely to increase.
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 that there was a shift in production from the subject firm to a foreign country of articles that are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm, and there has been or is likely to be 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 DAY International, Inc., Mauldin, South Carolina who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after November 17, 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 10th day of December 2003.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance