DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-61,495

IRVIN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC.
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF
KIRBY SERVICES
PONTIAC, 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 (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)(A) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on May 11, 2007 in response to
a petition filed on behalf of workers of Irvin Automotive Products,
Inc., Pontiac, Michigan. The workers produce prototype seat
covers. This category also includes prototype armrests and
headrests.
The investigation revealed that Irvin Automotive, Inc. also
leased on-site workers from Kirby Services.
The investigation revealed that sales, production, and
employment at the subject firm declined between 2005 and 2006 and
in January through April 2007 compared with the same period in
2006.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's primary
declining customers regarding purchases of prototype seat covers in
2005, 2006, and January through May 2007. The survey revealed that
the respondents increased import purchases during the relevant
period.
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 increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with prototype seat covers produced by
Irvin Automotive Products, Inc., Pontiac, Michigan contributed
importantly to the total or partial separation of workers and to
the decline in sales or production at that firm or subdivision. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Irvin Automotive Products, Inc., including on-
site leased workers from Kirby Services, Pontiac, Michigan,
who became totally or partially separated from employment on
or after May 7, 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 14th day of August 2007


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