Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 02/10/2003
Filed Date: 02/19/2004
Most Recent Update: 03/31/2004
Determination Date: 03/31/2004
Expiration Date: 03/31/2006
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,313
PINNACLE FRAMES AND ACCENTS, INC.
WOOD DIVISION
FORMERLY KNOWN AS TANDYCRAFTS, INC.
PIGGOTT, ARKANSAS
Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility
to Apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
The Department adopted a new interpretation regarding the
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) program in order to
provide equitable access to ATAA for worker groups whose petitions
were still in process at the time of implementation of the ATAA
program on August 6, 2003. Under this new interpretation, worker
groups covered by the certification of a petition that was in
process on August 6, 2003 may request ATAA consideration for the
certified worker group. In addition, certified worker groups who
filed petitions after that date may also request ATAA if the
petition did not include an option to apply for ATAA. The request
must be made to the Department and may be made by anyone who was
entitled to file the original petition under section 221(a)(1) of
the Act.
By letter dated January 20, 2005, a State agency
representative requested ATAA for workers of the subject firm
located in Piggott, Arkansas.
The group eligibility criteria for the ATAA program that the
Department must consider under Section 246 of the Trade Act are:
1. Whether a significant number of workers in the
workers' firm are 50 years of age or older.
2. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills
that are not easily transferable in the local area.
3. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry
(i.e., conditions within the industry are adverse).
The Department has determined that criterion (2) has not
been met.
The investigation revealed that workers in the workers’ firm
possess skills that are easily transferable in the local area.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained on investigation, I
conclude that workers of Pinnacle Frames and Accents, Inc., Wood
Division, formerly known as Tandycrafts, Inc., Piggott, Arkansas
are denied eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment
assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 22nd day of March 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,313
PINNACLE FRAMES AND ACCENTS, INC.
WOOD DIVISION
FORMERLY KNOWN AS TANDYCRAFTS, INC.
PIGGOTT, ARKANSAS
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker 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 February 19, 2004 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Pinnacle Frames and Accents, Inc., Wood Division,
formerly known as Tandycrafts, Inc., located at 1355 South
Garfield, Piggott, Arkansas. The workers produce wood picture
frames.
The investigation revealed that production and employment at
the subject firm decreased from 2002 through early 2004.
Imports of wood picture frames by the subject firm increased
during the period under investigation.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with the wood picture frames produced
at Pinnacle Frames and Accents, Inc., Wood Division, formerly known
as Tandycrafts, Inc., Piggott, Arkansas 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 certifications:
"All workers of Pinnacle Frames and Accents, Inc., Wood
Division, formerly known as Tandycrafts, Inc., Piggott,
Arkansas, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after February 10, 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.”
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 31st day of March 2004.
/s/ Richard Church
_______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,313
PINNACLE FRAMES AND ACCENTS, INC.
WOOD DIVISION
FORMERLY KNOWN AS TANDYCRAFTS, INC.
PIGGOTT, ARKANSAS
Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility
to Apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
The Department adopted a new interpretation regarding the
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) program in order to
provide equitable access to ATAA for worker groups whose petitions
were still in process at the time of implementation of the ATAA
program on August 6, 2003. Under this new interpretation, worker
groups covered by the certification of a petition that was in
process on August 6, 2003 may request ATAA consideration for the
certified worker group. In addition, certified worker groups who
filed petitions after that date may also request ATAA if the
petition did not include an option to apply for ATAA. The request
must be made to the Department and may be made by anyone who was
entitled to file the original petition under section 221(a)(1) of
the Act.
By letter dated January 20, 2005, a State agency
representative requested ATAA for workers of the subject firm
located in Piggott, Arkansas.
The group eligibility criteria for the ATAA program that the
Department must consider under Section 246 of the Trade Act are:
1. Whether a significant number of workers in the
workers' firm are 50 years of age or older.
2. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills
that are not easily transferable in the local area.
3. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry
(i.e., conditions within the industry are adverse).
The Department has determined that criterion (2) has not
been met.
The investigation revealed that workers in the workers’ firm
possess skills that are easily transferable in the local area.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained on investigation, I
conclude that workers of Pinnacle Frames and Accents, Inc., Wood
Division, formerly known as Tandycrafts, Inc., Piggott, Arkansas
are denied eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment
assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 22nd day of March 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,313
PINNACLE FRAMES AND ACCENTS, INC.
WOOD DIVISION
FORMERLY KNOWN AS TANDYCRAFTS, INC.
PIGGOTT, ARKANSAS
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker 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 February 19, 2004 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Pinnacle Frames and Accents, Inc., Wood Division,
formerly known as Tandycrafts, Inc., located at 1355 South
Garfield, Piggott, Arkansas. The workers produce wood picture
frames.
The investigation revealed that production and employment at
the subject firm decreased from 2002 through early 2004.
Imports of wood picture frames by the subject firm increased
during the period under investigation.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with the wood picture frames produced
at Pinnacle Frames and Accents, Inc., Wood Division, formerly known
as Tandycrafts, Inc., Piggott, Arkansas 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 certifications:
"All workers of Pinnacle Frames and Accents, Inc., Wood
Division, formerly known as Tandycrafts, Inc., Piggott,
Arkansas, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after February 10, 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.”
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 31st day of March 2004.
/s/ Richard Church
_______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.