DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-60,701

UNIFLEX HOLDINGS, INC.
HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK

TA-W-60,701A

UNIFLEX HOLDINGS, INC.
WESTBURY, NEW YORK

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 January 4, 2007 in response
to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of
Uniflex Holdings, Inc., Hicksville, New York (TA-W-60,701) and
Uniflex Holdings, Inc., Westbury, New York (TA-W-60,701A). Workers
at Westbury (TA-W-60,701A) are engaged in the production of
promotional plastic bags, while workers at Hicksville (TA-W-60,701)
provide administrative support.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject firm
decreased from 2005 to 2006.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that promotional
plastic bag production has shifted from the subject firm in
Westbury, New York to a country (Canada) 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 firms 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' firm or subdivision to Canada 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 Uniflex Holdings, Inc., Hicksville, New York
(TA-W-60,701) and Uniflex Holdings, Inc., Westbury, New York
(TA-W-60,701A) who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after January 3, 2006 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 1st day of February 2007
/s/ Linda G. Poole

______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance