Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 01/26/2005
Filed Date: 02/09/2006
Most Recent Update: 04/21/2006
Determination Date: 04/21/2006
Expiration Date: 04/21/2008
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,809
HENRY PRATT COMPANY
DIXON, ILLINOIS
Notice of Revised Determination
on Reconsideration
By letter dated May 15, 2006 International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District No. 8, AFC-CIO
requested administrative reconsideration regarding the
Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable
to the workers of the subject firm who support production of
machined and painted component parts of water valves at Henry
Pratt Company, Machine Shop and Weld/Paint Shop, Dixon, Illinois.
The initial investigation resulted in a certification of
Machine Shop and Weld/Paint Shop and did not include workers of
other departments who supported production at Machine Shop and
Weld/Paint Shop. The determination was signed on April 21, 2006
and the notice was published in the Federal Register on May 10,
2006 (71 FR 27291).
In the request for reconsideration the petitioner described
the work performed by employees of other departments as support
of production.
A review of the initial investigation confirmed the
allegations of the petitioner and provided the facts in support of
eligibility of workers of other departments for TAA as workers
supporting production of machined and painted component parts of
water valves at the subject firm.
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 initial investigation, I
determine that there was a shift in production from the workers’
firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely to be an
increase in imports of like or directly competitive articles. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Henry Pratt Company, Dixon, Illinois,
engaged in activities related to production and support of
production of machined and painted component parts of water
valves, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after January 26, 2005 through April 21,
2008, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under
Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to
apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under
Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D.C. this 20th day of June, 2006
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,809
HENRY PRATT COMPANY
MACHINE SHOP AND WELD/PAINT SHOP
DIXON, ILLINOIS
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 February 9, 2006 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Henry Pratt Company, Machine Shop and Weld/Paint Shop,
Dixon, Illinois. The workers produce machined and painted
component parts of water valves. Workers in the Machine and
Weld/Paint Shops are separately identifiable from others employed
at the Dixon site.
The investigation revealed that employment in the identified
worker group decreased from 2005 to April of 2006.
The subject firm is shifting machining and painting operations
for a facility in China. Imports of machined and painted water
valve components have begun and are increasing.
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 conclude that there was a shift in production from
the workers firm or subdivision to China 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:
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that there was a shift in production
from the workers’ firm or subdivision to China of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely to be an
increase in imports of like or directly competitive articles. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Henry Pratt Company, Dixon, Machine and
Weld/Paint Shops, Illinois who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after January 26, 2005 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 21st day of April 2006.
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,809
HENRY PRATT COMPANY
DIXON, ILLINOIS
Notice of Revised Determination
on Reconsideration
By letter dated May 15, 2006 International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District No. 8, AFC-CIO
requested administrative reconsideration regarding the
Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable
to the workers of the subject firm who support production of
machined and painted component parts of water valves at Henry
Pratt Company, Machine Shop and Weld/Paint Shop, Dixon, Illinois.
The initial investigation resulted in a certification of
Machine Shop and Weld/Paint Shop and did not include workers of
other departments who supported production at Machine Shop and
Weld/Paint Shop. The determination was signed on April 21, 2006
and the notice was published in the Federal Register on May 10,
2006 (71 FR 27291).
In the request for reconsideration the petitioner described
the work performed by employees of other departments as support
of production.
A review of the initial investigation confirmed the
allegations of the petitioner and provided the facts in support of
eligibility of workers of other departments for TAA as workers
supporting production of machined and painted component parts of
water valves at the subject firm.
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 initial investigation, I
determine that there was a shift in production from the workers’
firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely to be an
increase in imports of like or directly competitive articles. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Henry Pratt Company, Dixon, Illinois,
engaged in activities related to production and support of
production of machined and painted component parts of water
valves, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after January 26, 2005 through April 21,
2008, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under
Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to
apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under
Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D.C. this 20th day of June, 2006
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,809
HENRY PRATT COMPANY
MACHINE SHOP AND WELD/PAINT SHOP
DIXON, ILLINOIS
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 February 9, 2006 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Henry Pratt Company, Machine Shop and Weld/Paint Shop,
Dixon, Illinois. The workers produce machined and painted
component parts of water valves. Workers in the Machine and
Weld/Paint Shops are separately identifiable from others employed
at the Dixon site.
The investigation revealed that employment in the identified
worker group decreased from 2005 to April of 2006.
The subject firm is shifting machining and painting operations
for a facility in China. Imports of machined and painted water
valve components have begun and are increasing.
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 conclude that there was a shift in production from
the workers firm or subdivision to China 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:
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that there was a shift in production
from the workers’ firm or subdivision to China of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely to be an
increase in imports of like or directly competitive articles. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Henry Pratt Company, Dixon, Machine and
Weld/Paint Shops, Illinois who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after January 26, 2005 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 21st day of April 2006.
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance