DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-61,448

VCST POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS INCORPORATED
A SUBSIDIARY OF VCST INCORPORATED
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS FROM AEROTEK & ENTECH
CHESTERFIELD, MICHIGAN

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 May 4, 2007, in response to
a petition filed by the International Union, United Automobile,
Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Region 1 and
Local 155, on behalf of workers of VCST Powertrain Components
Incorporated, A subsidiary of VCST Incorporated, Chesterfield,
Michigan. The workers produce automotive powertrain components,
consisting of machined gears and shafts.
The investigation revealed that VCST Powertrain Components
Incorporated also leased workers from AeroTek and Entech.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject firm
decreased during the relevant period.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that there was a shift
in the production of automotive powertrain components from the
subject firm 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' 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 VCST Powertrain Components Incorporated, A
subsidiary of VCST Incorporated, Chesterfield, Michigan,
including on-site leased workers from AeroTek and Entech, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after May 2, 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 15th day of May 2007.


/s/Linda G. Poole
_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance