Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 11/06/2005
Filed Date: 11/07/2006
Most Recent Update: 12/01/2006
Determination Date: 12/01/2006
Expiration Date: 12/01/2008
Other Worker Groups on This Petition
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-60,370
RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMS, INC.
MICROWAVE ANTENNA DIVISION
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT
TA-W-60,370A
RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMS, INC.
CABLE ASSEMBLY DIVISION
MERIDEN, 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, 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 November 7, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a state agency representative on behalf of workers of Radio Frequency Systems Inc., Microwave Antenna Division, Meriden, Connecticut (TA-W-60,370) and Radio Frequency Systems Inc., Cable Assembly Division, Meriden, Connecticut (TA-W-60,370A). The workers of the Microwave Antenna Division produce microwave antennas used in cell phone towers. The workers of the Cable Assembly Division produce cables and jumpers to connect to the antennas. The workers are separately identifiable by product.
The investigation revealed that a significant number or proportion of workers in the Microwave Antenna and Cable Assembly Divisions are threatened to become separated from employment.
The subject firm has shifted a portion of microwave antenna and cable assembly production to a country (Mexico), which is 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 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 Radio Frequency Systems Inc., Microwave Antenna Division, Meriden, Connecticut (TA-W-60,370) and Radio Frequency Systems Inc., Cable Assembly Division, Meriden, Connecticut (TA-W-60,370A), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after November 6, 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 alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.”
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 1st day of December 2006
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-60,370
RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMS, INC.
MICROWAVE ANTENNA DIVISION
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT
TA-W-60,370A
RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMS, INC.
CABLE ASSEMBLY DIVISION
MERIDEN, 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, 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 November 7, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a state agency representative on behalf of workers of Radio Frequency Systems Inc., Microwave Antenna Division, Meriden, Connecticut (TA-W-60,370) and Radio Frequency Systems Inc., Cable Assembly Division, Meriden, Connecticut (TA-W-60,370A). The workers of the Microwave Antenna Division produce microwave antennas used in cell phone towers. The workers of the Cable Assembly Division produce cables and jumpers to connect to the antennas. The workers are separately identifiable by product.
The investigation revealed that a significant number or proportion of workers in the Microwave Antenna and Cable Assembly Divisions are threatened to become separated from employment.
The subject firm has shifted a portion of microwave antenna and cable assembly production to a country (Mexico), which is 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 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 Radio Frequency Systems Inc., Microwave Antenna Division, Meriden, Connecticut (TA-W-60,370) and Radio Frequency Systems Inc., Cable Assembly Division, Meriden, Connecticut (TA-W-60,370A), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after November 6, 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 alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.”
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 1st day of December 2006
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance