Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 10/18/2003
Filed Date: 11/04/2004
Most Recent Update: 12/10/2004
Determination Date: 12/10/2004
Expiration Date: 12/10/2006
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-55,919
MACSTEEL SERVICE CENTERS USA, INC.
STAINLESS & ALUMINUM
LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK
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 an investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for worker adjustment assistance as a secondarily affected
worker group.
The investigation was initiated on November 4, 2004 in
response to a petition filed by company official on behalf of
workers at Macsteel Service Centers USA, Inc., Stainless &
Aluminum, Liverpool, New York. The workers of the subject firm
were engaged in stainless steel and aluminum processing.
The investigation revealed that production and employment at
the subject firm decreased from 2002 to 2003 and again during the
period of January through October 2004 compared to the same period
in 2003.
The investigation revealed that the subject firm supplied
stainless steel and aluminum processing used in the production of
stainless steel flatware, and a loss of business with a
manufacturer (whose workers were certified eligible to apply for
adjustment assistance) contributed importantly to the workers
separation or threat of separation.
In addition, in accordance with Section 246 of 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 workers of Macsteel Service Centers
USA, Inc., Stainless & Aluminum, Liverpool, New York qualify as
adversely affected secondary workers under Section 222 of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended. In accordance with the provisions of the
Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Macsteel Service Centers USA, Inc., Stainless
& Aluminum, Liverpool, New York who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after October 18,
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 at Washington, D.C., this 10th day of December 2004.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
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ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance