Petitioner Type: State
Impact Date: 06/02/2004
Filed Date: 06/02/2005
Most Recent Update: 07/18/2005
Determination Date: 07/18/2005
Expiration Date: 07/18/2007
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-57,293
HAYES LEMMERZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LA MIRADA DIVISION
LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA
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 June 2, 2005, in
response to a petition filed by the State of California
Employment Development Department on behalf of workers of
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., La Mirada Division, La
Mirada, California. The workers produced cast aluminum
wheels for the automotive industry.
The investigation revealed sales, production and
employment at the subject firm declined from 2003 to 2004
and also during January through May 2005 compared to the
same time period in 2004.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's
customers regarding their purchases of cast aluminum
wheels. The survey revealed customers increased their
reliance of foreign purchases during the relevant time
period.
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 the cast
aluminum wheels for the automotive industry produced at
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., La Mirada Division, La
Mirada, California 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 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., La
Mirada Division, La Mirada, California who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or
after June 2, 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 18th day of July 2005.
/s/ Richard Church
_____________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance