Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 10/31/2005
Filed Date: 11/01/2006
Most Recent Update: 11/08/2006
Determination Date: 11/08/2006
Expiration Date: 11/08/2008
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-60,351
GYRUS ACMI CORPORATION
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF
PA STAFFING, EAGLE TECHNOLOGY AND
AEROTEK
RACINE, WISONSIN
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), 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)(B) of Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on November 1, 2006 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Gyrus ACMI Corporation, Racine, Wisconsin. The
workers at the subject firm produced medical devices. The
workers are not separately identifiable by product line.
The investigation revealed that Gyrus ACMI Corporation
leased workers from PA Staffing, Eagle Technology and Aerotek to
work on-site at Gyrus ACMI Corporation, Racine, Wisconsin. The
workers were engaged activities related to the production of
medical devices.
The preponderance in the declines in employment at the
subject plant is related to a shift in production to a country
(Mexico) that is a party to a free trade agreement with the
United States.
In accordance with Section 246 of 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 determine 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 Gyrus ACMI Corporation, Racine, Wisconsin,
including on-site leased workers of PA Staffing, Eagle
Technology and Aesotek who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after October 31, 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 8th day of November 2006.
/s/Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance