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TAW-61453  /  Deckerville Metal Systems, LLC (Deckerville, MI)

Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 04/30/2006
Filed Date: 05/07/2007
Most Recent Update: 05/31/2007
Determination Date: 05/31/2007
Expiration Date: 05/31/2009

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-61,453

DECKERVILLE METAL SYSTEMS, LLC
INCLUDING LEASED WORKERS OF TRILLIUM STAFFING SOLUTIONS
AND EMPLOYMENT GIANT/SELECT STAFFING
DECKERVILLE, 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 7, 2007, in response to
a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at
Deckerville Metal Systems, LLC, Deckerville, Michigan. The workers
produce automotive metal components and assemblies. The worker
group includes leased workers of Trillium Staffing Solutions and
Employment Giant/Select Staffing, who are employed on-site.
The investigation revealed that declines in employment at the
subject facility are related to a shift in production of automotive
metal components and assemblies 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 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 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 Deckerville Metal Systems, LLC, including
leased workers of Trillium Staffing Solutions and Employment
Giant/Select Staffing, Deckerville, Michigan, who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or after
April 30, 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 31st day of May, 2007


/s/ Richard Church

______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance