Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 11/21/2004
Filed Date: 11/22/2005
Most Recent Update: 12/16/2005
Determination Date: 12/16/2005
Expiration Date: 12/16/2007
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,389
THE GLASS GROUP, INC.
NEW MOLD SHOP
MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY
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 in response to a petition received on November 22, 2005 and filed by the United Steel Workers, Local #7 on behalf of workers at The Glass Group, Inc., New Mold Shop, Millville, New Jersey. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of molds and mold components used in the production of glass containers.
The investigation revealed that plant production and employment declined during the relevant period.
The investigation further revealed that the company increased their reliance on imported molds and mold components used in the production of glass containers during the relevant period.
In accordance with Section 246 of 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 addition, 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 molds and mold components used in the production of glass containers produced at The Glass Group, Inc., New Mold Shop, Millville, New Jersey 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 The Glass Group, Inc., New Mold Shop, Millville, New Jersey who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after November 21, 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. 16th day of December, 2005.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,389
THE GLASS GROUP, INC.
NEW MOLD SHOP
MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY
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 in response to a petition received on November 22, 2005 and filed by the United Steel Workers, Local #7 on behalf of workers at The Glass Group, Inc., New Mold Shop, Millville, New Jersey. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of molds and mold components used in the production of glass containers.
The investigation revealed that plant production and employment declined during the relevant period.
The investigation further revealed that the company increased their reliance on imported molds and mold components used in the production of glass containers during the relevant period.
In accordance with Section 246 of 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 addition, 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 molds and mold components used in the production of glass containers produced at The Glass Group, Inc., New Mold Shop, Millville, New Jersey 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 The Glass Group, Inc., New Mold Shop, Millville, New Jersey who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after November 21, 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. 16th day of December, 2005.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance