Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 03/22/2003
Filed Date: 04/01/2004
Most Recent Update: 05/05/2004
Determination Date: 05/05/2004
Expiration Date: 05/05/2006
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,630
OSBORN INTERNATIONAL
BRUSH DIVISION
A DIVISION OF JASON, INC.
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Certification 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 November 9, 2004, a state agency
representative, requested ATAA consideration for workers at the
subject firm located in Cleveland, Ohio.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade Act must be met. The
Department has determined in this case that the requirements have
been met.
The investigation revealed that the subject worker group
possesses skills that are not easily transferable in the local
area, and that at least five percent of the workforce at the
subject firm is at least fifty years of age. Industry data show
that competitive conditions within the brooms, brushs, and mops
industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained on investigation, I
conclude that the requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject
firm.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:
"All workers of Osborn International, Brush Division, a
division of Jason, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after March 22, 2003
through May 5, 2006 are eligible to apply for alternative
trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act
of 1974, as amended.”
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 11th day of February 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,630
OSBORN INTERNATIONAL
BRUSH DIVISION
A DIVISION OF JASON, INC.
CLEVELAND, OHIO
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 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 April 1, 2004 in response
to a petition filed by an official of The International Union,
United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of
America on behalf of workers at Osborn International, Brush
Division, a division of Jason, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. The workers
at the subject facility produce industrial brushes.
The preponderance in the declines in employment at the subject
facility is related to a shift in production of industrial brushes
to a country (Mexico) that is a party to a free trade agreement
with the United States.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude 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 Osborn International, Brush Division, a
division of Jason, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after March 22, 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 5th day of May 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.
May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,630
OSBORN INTERNATIONAL
BRUSH DIVISION
A DIVISION OF JASON, INC.
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Certification 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 November 9, 2004, a state agency
representative, requested ATAA consideration for workers at the
subject firm located in Cleveland, Ohio.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade Act must be met. The
Department has determined in this case that the requirements have
been met.
The investigation revealed that the subject worker group
possesses skills that are not easily transferable in the local
area, and that at least five percent of the workforce at the
subject firm is at least fifty years of age. Industry data show
that competitive conditions within the brooms, brushs, and mops
industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained on investigation, I
conclude that the requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject
firm.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:
"All workers of Osborn International, Brush Division, a
division of Jason, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after March 22, 2003
through May 5, 2006 are eligible to apply for alternative
trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act
of 1974, as amended.”
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 11th day of February 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-54,630
OSBORN INTERNATIONAL
BRUSH DIVISION
A DIVISION OF JASON, INC.
CLEVELAND, OHIO
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 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 April 1, 2004 in response
to a petition filed by an official of The International Union,
United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of
America on behalf of workers at Osborn International, Brush
Division, a division of Jason, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. The workers
at the subject facility produce industrial brushes.
The preponderance in the declines in employment at the subject
facility is related to a shift in production of industrial brushes
to a country (Mexico) that is a party to a free trade agreement
with the United States.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude 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 Osborn International, Brush Division, a
division of Jason, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after March 22, 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 5th day of May 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.
May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.