Petitioner Type: State
Impact Date:
Filed Date: 08/16/2004
Most Recent Update: 09/03/2004
Determination Date: 09/03/2004
Expiration Date:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-55,448
SHEAFFER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC
FORT MADISON, IOWA
Revised Determination on Reopening
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
On June 21, 2005, the Department on its own motion reopened,
the investigation regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment
Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers of the subject firm. The
negative determination was signed on September 23, 2004, and was
published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2004 (69 FR
62461).
The workers of Sheaffer Manufacturing Company, LLC, Fort
Madison, Iowa were certified eligible to apply for Trade
Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on September 23, 2004.
The initial ATAA investigation determined that the skills of
the subject worker group are easily transferable to other
positions in the local area.
New information provided by the company contains new facts
of a substantive nature bearing on the determination.
Upon further contact with a company official, it was
confirmed that the information provided by the company was
incorrectly reported during the initial investigation. During
the initial investigation it was reported that the skills of the
workers at the subject firm are easily transferable. It has been
determined by new information provided by the company that the
skills of the workers at the subject firm are not easily
transferable in the local commuting area.
Upon further investigation it has been determined that a
significant number or proportion of the worker group are age
fifty years or over. Competitive conditions within the industry
are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the additional facts obtained on
reconsideration, I conclude that the requirements of Section 246
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 Sheaffer Manufacturing Company, LLC, Fort
Madison, Iowa, who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after August 9, 2003 through September
23, 2006, 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 June 2005.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
_______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-55,448
SHEAFFER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC
FORT MADISON, IOWA
Revised Determination on Reopening
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
On June 21, 2005, the Department on its own motion reopened,
the investigation regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment
Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers of the subject firm. The
negative determination was signed on September 23, 2004, and was
published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2004 (69 FR
62461).
The workers of Sheaffer Manufacturing Company, LLC, Fort
Madison, Iowa were certified eligible to apply for Trade
Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on September 23, 2004.
The initial ATAA investigation determined that the skills of
the subject worker group are easily transferable to other
positions in the local area.
New information provided by the company contains new facts
of a substantive nature bearing on the determination.
Upon further contact with a company official, it was
confirmed that the information provided by the company was
incorrectly reported during the initial investigation. During
the initial investigation it was reported that the skills of the
workers at the subject firm are easily transferable. It has been
determined by new information provided by the company that the
skills of the workers at the subject firm are not easily
transferable in the local commuting area.
Upon further investigation it has been determined that a
significant number or proportion of the worker group are age
fifty years or over. Competitive conditions within the industry
are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the additional facts obtained on
reconsideration, I conclude that the requirements of Section 246
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 Sheaffer Manufacturing Company, LLC, Fort
Madison, Iowa, who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after August 9, 2003 through September
23, 2006, 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 June 2005.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
_______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-55,448
SHEAFFER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC
FORT MADISON, IOWA
Revised Determination on Reopening
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
On June 21, 2005, the Department on its own motion reopened,
the investigation regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment
Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers of the subject firm. The
negative determination was signed on September 23, 2004, and was
published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2004 (69 FR
62461).
The workers of Sheaffer Manufacturing Company, LLC, Fort
Madison, Iowa were certified eligible to apply for Trade
Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on September 23, 2004.
The initial ATAA investigation determined that the skills of
the subject worker group are easily transferable to other
positions in the local area.
New information provided by the company contains new facts
of a substantive nature bearing on the determination.
Upon further contact with a company official, it was
confirmed that the information provided by the company was
incorrectly reported during the initial investigation. During
the initial investigation it was reported that the skills of the
workers at the subject firm are easily transferable. It has been
determined by new information provided by the company that the
skills of the workers at the subject firm are not easily
transferable in the local commuting area.
Upon further investigation it has been determined that a
significant number or proportion of the worker group are age
fifty years or over. Competitive conditions within the industry
are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the additional facts obtained on
reconsideration, I conclude that the requirements of Section 246
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 Sheaffer Manufacturing Company, LLC, Fort
Madison, Iowa, who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after August 9, 2003 through September
23, 2006, 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 June 2005.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
_______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-55,448
SHEAFFER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC
FORT MADISON, IOWA
Revised Determination on Reopening
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
On June 21, 2005, the Department on its own motion reopened,
the investigation regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment
Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers of the subject firm. The
negative determination was signed on September 23, 2004, and was
published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2004 (69 FR
62461).
The workers of Sheaffer Manufacturing Company, LLC, Fort
Madison, Iowa were certified eligible to apply for Trade
Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on September 23, 2004.
The initial ATAA investigation determined that the skills of
the subject worker group are easily transferable to other
positions in the local area.
New information provided by the company contains new facts
of a substantive nature bearing on the determination.
Upon further contact with a company official, it was
confirmed that the information provided by the company was
incorrectly reported during the initial investigation. During
the initial investigation it was reported that the skills of the
workers at the subject firm are easily transferable. It has been
determined by new information provided by the company that the
skills of the workers at the subject firm are not easily
transferable in the local commuting area.
Upon further investigation it has been determined that a
significant number or proportion of the worker group are age
fifty years or over. Competitive conditions within the industry
are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the additional facts obtained on
reconsideration, I conclude that the requirements of Section 246
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 Sheaffer Manufacturing Company, LLC, Fort
Madison, Iowa, who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after August 9, 2003 through September
23, 2006, 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 June 2005.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
_______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance