Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 01/10/2004
Filed Date: 01/10/2005
Most Recent Update: 02/04/2005
Determination Date: 02/04/2005
Expiration Date: 02/04/2007
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-56,316
AMERICAN STANDARD, INC.
BATH & KITCHEN DIVISION
ACRYLICS DEPARTMENT
SALEM, 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 January 10, 2005, in
response to a petition filed by United Steelworkers of America,
Local 1538, on behalf of workers of American Standard, Inc., Bath &
Kitchen Division, Acrylics Department, Salem, Ohio. The workers
produced acrylic whirlpools.
The investigation revealed that the company shifted
production from the subject department to a country under free
trade agreement with the United States.
Employment at the subject department decreased in 2004
compared to 2003.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine 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 American Standard, Inc., Bath & Kitchen
Division, Acrylics Department, Salem, Ohio who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or after
January 10, 2004 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 4th day of February 2005.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-56,316
AMERICAN STANDARD, INC.
BATH & KITCHEN DIVISION
ACRYLICS DEPARTMENT
SALEM, 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 January 10, 2005, in
response to a petition filed by United Steelworkers of America,
Local 1538, on behalf of workers of American Standard, Inc., Bath &
Kitchen Division, Acrylics Department, Salem, Ohio. The workers
produced acrylic whirlpools.
The investigation revealed that the company shifted
production from the subject department to a country under free
trade agreement with the United States.
Employment at the subject department decreased in 2004
compared to 2003.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine 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 American Standard, Inc., Bath & Kitchen
Division, Acrylics Department, Salem, Ohio who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or after
January 10, 2004 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 4th day of February 2005.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance