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TAW-58229  /  Dubuit of America (Niles, IL)

Petitioner Type: State
Impact Date: 10/17/2004
Filed Date: 10/28/2005
Most Recent Update: 11/15/2005
Determination Date: 11/15/2005
Expiration Date: 11/15/2007

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-58,229

DUBUIT OF AMERICA, INC.
NILES, ILINOIS

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 October 28, 2005 in
response to a petition filed by a state workforce agent on
behalf of workers from Dubuit of America, Inc., Niles, Illinois.
The workers produce screen printing machines.
The investigation revealed that employment, sales, and
production at the subject firm declined in January through
September 2005 compared with the same period in 2004.
The investigation also revealed that imports of screen
printing machines by the subject firm increased 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 conclude that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with screen printing machines
produced at Dubuit of America, Inc., Niles, Illinois 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 Dubuit of America, Inc., Niles, Illinois
who became totally or partially separated from employment
on or after October 17, 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 15th day of November, 2005.


/s/ Richard Church
_______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance