DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-58,502

WELLA MANUFACTURING OF VIRGINIA
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKRS OF USA STAFFING, SPHERION, STAT,
AEROTEK and WILL ROGERS
RICHOMOND, VIRGINIA

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 December 13, 2005, in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Wella Manufacturing of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
The workers produce hair care and beauty products. Wella
Manufacturing of Virginia, also leased on-site workers of USA
Staffing, Spherion, STAT, Aerotek and Will Rogers.
The investigation revealed that the subject firm is in the
process of shifting production to Mexico, resulting in the loss of
all jobs in Richmond, Virginia.
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 Wella Manufacturing of Virginia, including on-
site leased workers of USA Staffing, Spherion, STAT, Aerotek
and Will Rogers, located in Richmond, Virginia who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or after
November 28, 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 4th day of January 2006.


/s/ Elliott S. Kushner

______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance