Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 02/20/2003
Filed Date: 02/26/2004
Most Recent Update: 04/09/2004
Determination Date: 04/09/2004
Expiration Date: 04/09/2006
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,363
TRU MOLD SHOES, INC.
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker 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 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 February 26, 2004 in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Tru Mold Shoes, Inc.
Buffalo, New York. The workers at the subject facility produce
custom made orthopedic shoes.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject
facility decreased absolutely during the period 2002-2003.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that the preponderance
of declines in employment at the subject firm is related to a shift
in production of orthopedic shoes to India during December 2003 and
actual increase in imports during January 2004.
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 India 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 like or directly competitive articles. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Tru Mold Shoes, Inc. Buffalo, New York, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after February 20, 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 9th day of April, 2004.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,363
TRU MOLD SHOES, INC.
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker 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 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 February 26, 2004 in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Tru Mold Shoes, Inc.
Buffalo, New York. The workers at the subject facility produce
custom made orthopedic shoes.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject
facility decreased absolutely during the period 2002-2003.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that the preponderance
of declines in employment at the subject firm is related to a shift
in production of orthopedic shoes to India during December 2003 and
actual increase in imports during January 2004.
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 India 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 like or directly competitive articles. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Tru Mold Shoes, Inc. Buffalo, New York, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after February 20, 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 9th day of April, 2004.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance