Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 02/27/2005
Filed Date: 03/01/2006
Most Recent Update: 03/24/2006
Determination Date: 03/24/2006
Expiration Date: 03/24/2008
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,941
DELPHI CONNECTION SYSTEMS
PACKARD HUGHES INTERCONNECTIONS
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
Amended 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), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification
of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on March 24, 2006,
applicable to workers of Delphi Connection Systems, Irvine,
California. The notice was published in the Federal Register on
April 12, 2006 (71 FR 18772).
At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed
the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers
were engaged in the production of flexible wiring harnesses and
connectors for harsh environment.
New information shows that Packard Hughes Interconnect is
the parent firm of Delphi Connection Systems. Workers separated
from employment at the subject firm had their wages reported
under a separate unemployment insurance (UI) tax account for
Packard Hughes Interconnect.
Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification to
properly reflect this matter.
The intent of the Department’s certification is to include
all workers of Delphi Connection Systems who were adversely
affected by a shift in production to Mexico.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-58,941 is hereby
issued as follows:
"All workers of Delphi Connection Systems, Packard
Hughes Interconnect, Irvine, California, who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or
after February 27, 2005, through March 24, 2008, 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 at Washington, D.C. this 20th day of July 2006.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division
of Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,941
DELPHI CONNECTION SYSTEMS
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
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 March 1, 2006, in response
to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of
Delphi Connection Systems, Irvine, California. Workers at the
subject firm produce flexible wiring harnesses and connectors for
harsh environment.
The investigation revealed a significant number or proportion
of workers at the subject firm are threatened to become separated
from employment.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that some flexible
wiring harnesses and connectors for harsh environment production
shifted from the subject firm in Irvine, California to a country
(Mexico) that is a 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 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 do not possess skills that are easily transferable.
Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that there was a shift in production
from the workers’ firms or subdivision to Mexico of articles that
are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firms or subdivisions. In accordance with the provisions of the
Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Delphi Connection Systems, Irvine, California
who became totally or partially separated from employment on
or after February 27, 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 24th day of March 2006
/s/Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance