Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 01/14/2003
Filed Date: 01/15/2004
Most Recent Update: 02/24/2004
Determination Date: 02/24/2004
Expiration Date: 02/24/2006
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,021
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL
SPECIALTY FILMS DIVISION
INCLUDING LEASED WORKERS OF
MANPOWER
POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
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 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 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 January 15, 2004, in response to a petition filed on behalf of a company official at Honeywell International, Specialty Films Division, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The workers produce plastic film.
The investigation revealed that Honeywell Specialty Films leased production workers from Manpower.
The investigation revealed that production and employment at the subject firm declined from 2002 to 2003.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm’s major customers regarding their purchases of plastic film. This survey revealed increases in customer imports of plastic film during the relevant time period.
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 increases of imports of articles like or directly competitive with those produced at Honeywell International, Specialty Films Division, Pottsville, Pennsylvania contributed importantly to the decline in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers of that firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:
“All workers of Honeywell International, Specialty Films Division, including leased workers from Manpower, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 14, 2003, 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 at Washington, D.C., this 24th day of February, 2004.
/s/ Linda G. Poole __________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,021
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL
SPECIALTY FILMS DIVISION
INCLUDING LEASED WORKERS OF
MANPOWER
POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
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 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 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 January 15, 2004, in response to a petition filed on behalf of a company official at Honeywell International, Specialty Films Division, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The workers produce plastic film.
The investigation revealed that Honeywell Specialty Films leased production workers from Manpower.
The investigation revealed that production and employment at the subject firm declined from 2002 to 2003.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm’s major customers regarding their purchases of plastic film. This survey revealed increases in customer imports of plastic film during the relevant time period.
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 increases of imports of articles like or directly competitive with those produced at Honeywell International, Specialty Films Division, Pottsville, Pennsylvania contributed importantly to the decline in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers of that firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:
“All workers of Honeywell International, Specialty Films Division, including leased workers from Manpower, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 14, 2003, 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 at Washington, D.C., this 24th day of February, 2004.
/s/ Linda G. Poole __________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance