Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 07/25/2004
Filed Date: 08/05/2005
Most Recent Update: 09/08/2005
Determination Date: 09/08/2005
Expiration Date: 09/08/2007
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-57,679
EASTERN TOOL & STAMPING CO., INC.
SAUGUS, MASSACHUSETTS
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 5, 2005 in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers at Eastern Tool & Stamping
Co., Inc., Saugus, Massachusetts. Workers at the subject firm
produce steel toe caps.
The investigation revealed that sales, production, and
employment at the subject firm declined from 2003 to 2004 and as
well as during the period of January through July 2005 when
compared to the same period in 2004.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's major
declining customers regarding their purchases of toe caps. The
survey revealed increased imports of toe caps during the relevant
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 do not possess skills that are 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 steel toe caps produced at
Eastern Tool & Stamping Co., Inc., Saugus, Massachusetts
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 Eastern Tool & Stamping Co., Inc., Saugus,
Massachusetts who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after July 25, 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 8th day of September 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_____________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance