DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-58,534

ROBERT WARREN DBA LANCE INTERNATIONAL
NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT

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 December 22, 2005, in
response to a petition filed by a state representative
(Connecticut) on behalf of workers of Robert Warren LLC, dba Lance
International, North Haven, Connecticut. The workers produce
cables, harnesses and electromechanical sub assemblies.
The investigation revealed that sales and production declined
during 2004 and January through November 2005.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's major
declining customer regarding their purchases of cables, harnesses
and electromechanical sub assemblies during 2004 and September
through November 2005. The survey revealed an increase in customer
imports of these products during 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 cables, harnesses and
electromechanical sub assemblies produced at Robert Warren LLC, dba
Lance International, North Haven, Connecticut 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 Robert Warren LLC, dba Lance International,
North Haven, Connecticut who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after December 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. this 31st day of January, 2006.

/s/ Richard Church

______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance