DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-54,711

STOCKER YALE, INC.
SALEM, NEW HAMPSHIRE

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 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 13, 2004 in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers at Stocker Yale, Inc.,
Salem, New Hampshire. The workers of the subject facility produce
fiber optic and fluorescent lighting systems, and specialty optical
fiber (SOF).
The investigation revealed that a significant number or
proportion of workers at the subject facility will be separated in
May 2004.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that the
preponderance in the declines in employment at the subject facility
is related to a shift in production of fiber optic and fluorescent
lighting systems to a country (Canada) that is a party to a free
trade agreement with the United States.
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 facility 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 there was a shift in production of
fiber optic and fluorescent lighting systems produced by Stocker
Yale, Inc., Salem, New Hampshire to Canada of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
facility. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:



"All workers of Stocker Yale, Inc., Salem, New Hampshire who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after April 12, 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 5th day of May 2004.

/s/ Richard Church

______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance