Corrected Copy 12/21/05
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-58,420

STONERIDGE ALPHABET
ORWELL DIVISION
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF KELLY TEMPORARY SERVICES
ORWELL, OHIO

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 30, 2005 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Stoneridge Alphabet, Orwell Division, Orwell, Ohio. The
workers produce wiring harnesses.
The investigation revealed that the subject firm leased on-
site workers from Kelly Temporary Services in the relevant period.
The investigation revealed that employment and sales at the
subject firm declined in January through October 2005 compared with
January through October 2004.
During the relevant period the subject firm shifted a portion
of the production of wiring harnesses to a country (Mexico) that is
party to a free trade agreement with the United States.
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 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 conclude that there was a shift in production from
the workers firm or subdivision to Mexico of articles that are like
or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm or
subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make
the following certification:
"All workers of Stoneridge Alphabet Division, Orwell Division,
including on-site leased workers of Kelly Temporary Services,
Orwell, Ohio, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after November 29, 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 December 2005
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance