Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 04/06/2004
Filed Date: 04/19/2005
Most Recent Update: 05/25/2005
Determination Date: 05/25/2005
Expiration Date: 05/25/2007
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-57,004
MONTE GLOVE COMPANY
MABEN, MISSISSIPPI
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 19, 2005 in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Monte Glove Company,
Maben, Mississippi. The workers produce leather gloves.
The investigation revealed that a shift in production from the
subject facility to St. Lucia, West Indies is occurring, and
layoffs at the subject plant have resulted from this move. The
subject firm anticipates increasing its company imports of leather
gloves beginning on May 31, 2005.
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 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 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 conclude that there was a shift in production from
the workers' firm or subdivision to St. Lucia, West Indies of
articles that are like or directly competitive with those produced
by the subject firm or subdivision, and there has been an increase
in imports of like or directly competitive articles. In accordance
with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Monte Glove Company, Maben, Mississippi who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after April 6, 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, 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 25th day of May, 2005.
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance