Petitioner Type: State
Impact Date:
Filed Date: 11/09/2005
Most Recent Update: 11/29/2005
Determination Date: 11/29/2005
Expiration Date:
Other Worker Groups on This Petition
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,303
CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CORPORATION
TEXTILE EFFECTS
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF AEROTEK AND WSI
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
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, 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 November 9, 2005, in
response to a petition filed by a State agency representative on
behalf of workers of Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation,
Textile Effects, Charlotte, North Carolina. The workers produce
textile chemicals and dyes.
The investigation revealed that the preponderance in the
declines in employment at the subject firm is related to a shift
in production of textile chemicals and dyes to Mexico, a country
that is party to a free trade agreement with the United States.
Additionally, the investigation revealed that the subject
firm leases on-site workers of Aerotek and WSI.
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 conclude that there has been a shift in
production from Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation, Textile
Effects, Charlotte, North Carolina to Mexico of articles that
are like or directly competitive with textile chemicals and dyes
produced by that firm or subdivision. In accordance with the
provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation,
Textile Effects, Charlotte, North Carolina, including
leased workers of Aerotek and WSI working onsite at Ciba
Specialty Chemicals Corporation, Textile Effects,
Charlotte, North Carolina, who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after November 8, 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 29th day of November, 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,303A
CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CORPORATION
TEXTILE EFFECTS
ALBEMARLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Notice of Termination of Investigation
Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended, an investigation was initiated on November 9, 2005 in
response to a petition filed by the State of North Carolina on
behalf of workers at Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation,
Textile Effects, Albemarle, North Carolina.
The investigation revealed that the subject facility closed
more than one year prior to the date of the petition.
Consequently, further investigation would serve no purpose and
the investigation has been terminated.
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 29th day of November, 2005.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,303
CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CORPORATION
TEXTILE EFFECTS
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF AEROTEK AND WSI
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
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, 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 November 9, 2005, in
response to a petition filed by a State agency representative on
behalf of workers of Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation,
Textile Effects, Charlotte, North Carolina. The workers produce
textile chemicals and dyes.
The investigation revealed that the preponderance in the
declines in employment at the subject firm is related to a shift
in production of textile chemicals and dyes to Mexico, a country
that is party to a free trade agreement with the United States.
Additionally, the investigation revealed that the subject
firm leases on-site workers of Aerotek and WSI.
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 conclude that there has been a shift in
production from Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation, Textile
Effects, Charlotte, North Carolina to Mexico of articles that
are like or directly competitive with textile chemicals and dyes
produced by that firm or subdivision. In accordance with the
provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation,
Textile Effects, Charlotte, North Carolina, including
leased workers of Aerotek and WSI working onsite at Ciba
Specialty Chemicals Corporation, Textile Effects,
Charlotte, North Carolina, who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after November 8, 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 29th day of November, 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,303A
CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CORPORATION
TEXTILE EFFECTS
ALBEMARLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Notice of Termination of Investigation
Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended, an investigation was initiated on November 9, 2005 in
response to a petition filed by the State of North Carolina on
behalf of workers at Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation,
Textile Effects, Albemarle, North Carolina.
The investigation revealed that the subject facility closed
more than one year prior to the date of the petition.
Consequently, further investigation would serve no purpose and
the investigation has been terminated.
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 29th day of November, 2005.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance