Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 07/20/2004
Filed Date: 07/21/2005
Most Recent Update: 08/26/2005
Determination Date: 08/26/2005
Expiration Date: 08/26/2007
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-57,599
INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
EL PASO, TEXAS
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 July 21, 2005, in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers of International
Manufacturing Solutions, El Paso, Texas. The workers produce
plastic injected molded parts.
The investigation revealed that the preponderance in the
declines in employment at International Manufacturing Solutions, El
Paso, Texas is related to a shift in production of plastic injected
molded parts to a country (Mexico) that is a party to a free trade
agreement with the United States.
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 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 International Manufacturing Solutions, El
Paso, Texas who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after July 20, 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 26th day of August 2005.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance