Petitioner Type: State
Impact Date: 07/08/2003
Filed Date: 07/09/2004
Most Recent Update: 07/20/2004
Determination Date: 07/20/2004
Expiration Date: 07/20/2006
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-55,217
REXAM COSMETIC PACKAGING, INC.
TORRINGTON, CONNECTICUT
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)(A) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on July 9, 2004 in response to
a petition filed by the Connecticut state Rapid Response
Coordinator on behalf of workers at Rexam Cosmetic Packaging, Inc.,
Torrington, Connecticut. The workers produce lipstick packaging.
The investigation revealed that the subject firm has increased
its reliance on imported lipstick packaging while reducing
production and employment at Torrington, Connecticut. A plant
closure and shift of production abroad, followed by increased
company imports, is anticipated.
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 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 increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with lipstick packaging produced at
Rexam Cosmetic Packaging, Inc., Torrington, Connecticut 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
certification:
"All workers of Rexam Cosmetic Packaging, Inc., Torrington,
Connecticut who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after July 8, 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 20th day of July, 2004.
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance