Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 11/09/2005
Filed Date: 11/09/2006
Most Recent Update: 12/05/2006
Determination Date: 12/05/2006
Expiration Date: 12/05/2008
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-60,396
SUNTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
GLASGOW, KENTUCKY
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)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on November 9, 2006, in
response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Suntec
Industries, Inc., Glasgow, Kentucky. The workers produced heat fuel
pump components and also did assembly as well; the parts have been
outsourced, but the assembly operation will remain at Glasgow.
The investigation revealed that a shift in production from the
subject firm to France occurred during the period of investigation,
and layoffs at the subject plant resulted from this shift in
production. The investigation further revealed that the subject
firm will likely increase its imports of heat fuel pump components
as a result.
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 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 investi-
gation, I conclude that there was a shift in production from the
workers' firm or subdivision to France of articles that are like or
directly competitive with heat fuel pump components produced by the
subject firm or subdivision, and there will likely be an increase
in imports of such articles. In accordance with the provisions of
the Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Suntec Industries, Inc., Glasgow, Kentucky who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after November 9, 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 5th day of December, 2006
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance