Petitioner Type: State
Impact Date: 08/01/2004
Filed Date: 08/01/2005
Most Recent Update: 09/02/2005
Determination Date: 09/02/2005
Expiration Date: 09/02/2007
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-57,653
NORTHWEST AUTOMATIC PRODUCTS, INC.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
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 August 1, 2005 in response
to a petition filed by a state agency representative on behalf of
workers of Northwest Automatic Products, Inc., Minneapolis,
Minnesota. The workers produce precision machined screw products.
The investigation revealed that sales, production and
employment at the subject firm declined absolutely upon the firm's
closure July 29, 2005.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's major
customer regarding its purchases of precision machined parts in
2003, 2004 and January through July, 2004-2005. The survey
revealed increased customer imports along with reduced purchases
from the subject firm.
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 precision machined parts produced
at Northwest Automatic Products, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota
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 Northwest Automatic Products, Inc.,
Minneapolis, Minnesota who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after August 1, 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 2nd day of September 2005
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance