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TAW-58304  /  Viking Polymer Solutions, LLC (Albion, NY)

Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 11/09/2004
Filed Date: 11/09/2005
Most Recent Update: 12/23/2005
Determination Date: 12/23/2005
Expiration Date: 12/23/2007

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-58,304

VIKING POLYMER SOLUTIONS, LLC
ALBION, NEW YORK

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 November 9, 2005 in
response to a petition filed by the Amalgamated Local 686 UAW on
behalf of workers at Viking Polymer Solutions, LLC, Albion, New
York. The workers produce molded rubber gaskets.
The investigation revealed that sales and employment at the
subject firm declined in the relevant time period.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's major
customer regarding its purchases of molded rubber gaskets in 2003,
2004 and January-October of 2005. The survey revealed that the
respondent increased its imports while decreasing purchases from
the subject firm in 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 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 molded rubber gaskets produced at
Viking Polymer Solutions, LLC, Albion, New York, 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 Viking Polymer Solutions, LLC, Albion, New
York who became totally or partially separated from employment
on or after November 9, 2004 through two years from the date
of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assis-
tance 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 23rd day of December, 2005

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