Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 02/10/2003
Filed Date: 02/19/2004
Most Recent Update: 03/22/2004
Determination Date: 03/22/2004
Expiration Date: 03/22/2004
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,315
UNIVERSAL STAINLESS, INC.
A SUSIDIARY OF LEGGETT & PLATT, INC.
INCLUDING LEASED WORKERS OF
CHASE STAFFING AND RIVIERA FINANCE
PINEVILLE, NORTH 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, 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 February 19, 2004 in
response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Universal
Stainless, Inc., a subsidiary of Leggett & Platt, Inc., Pineville,
North Carolina. The workers at the subject firm produced stainless
steel commercial kitchen equipment. The subject firm also leased
workers from Chase Staffing and Riviera Finance.
The subject firm closed in January 2004.
Furthermore, the subject firm began shifting production of
stainless steel commercial kitchen equipment to a country (Mexico)
that is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States.
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 to Mexico of articles that
are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act,
I make the following certification:
"All workers of Universal Stainless, Inc., a subsidiary of
Leggett & Platt, Inc., including leased workers from Chase
Staffing and Riviera Finance, Pineville, North Carolina 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, 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 22nd day of March 2004
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance