Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 05/31/2006
Filed Date: 06/19/2007
Most Recent Update: 07/12/2007
Determination Date: 07/12/2007
Expiration Date: 07/12/2009
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-61,706
WHEELING-PITTSBURGH STEEL
CURRENTLY KNOWN AS SEVERSTAL WHEELING, INC.
MINGO JUNCTION, OHIO
Amended 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), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification
Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on July 12, 2007,
applicable to workers of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo
Junction, Ohio. The notice was published in the Federal Register
on July 26, 2007 (72 FR 41087).
At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed
the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers
are engaged in the production of steel slabs and coils. These
include low carbon steel slabs and hot rolled sheet coil.
New information shows that following a change in ownership
in August 2008, Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel is currently known as
SeverStal Wheeling, Inc. Accordingly, the Department is amending
the certification to reflect ownership by the successor firm,
SeverStal Wheeling, Inc.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-61,706 is hereby
issued as follows:
"All workers of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, currently known
as SeverStal Wheeling, Inc., Mingo Junction, Ohio, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after May 31, 2006, through July 12, 2009, 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 at Washington, D.C. this 12th day of May 2009.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
4510-FN-P
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-61,706
WHEELING-PITTSBURGH STEEL
MINGO JUNCTION, OHIO
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 June 19, 2007 in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers at Wheeling-Pittsburgh
Steel, Mingo Junction, Ohio. The workers produce steel slabs and
coils. These include low carbon steel slabs and hot rolled sheet
coil. The workers are not separately identifiable by product.
The investigation revealed that production and employment at
the subject firm declined in 2007.
During the relevant period, the subject firm increased imports
of low carbon steel slabs.
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
investigation, I determine that increased imports of articles like
or directly competitive with steel slabs and coils produced by
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Junction, Ohio 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 Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Junction,
Ohio, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after May 31, 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 12th day of July 2007.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
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Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-61,706
WHEELING-PITTSBURGH STEEL
CURRENTLY KNOWN AS SEVERSTAL WHEELING, INC.
MINGO JUNCTION, OHIO
Amended 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), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification
Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on July 12, 2007,
applicable to workers of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo
Junction, Ohio. The notice was published in the Federal Register
on July 26, 2007 (72 FR 41087).
At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed
the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers
are engaged in the production of steel slabs and coils. These
include low carbon steel slabs and hot rolled sheet coil.
New information shows that following a change in ownership
in August 2008, Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel is currently known as
SeverStal Wheeling, Inc. Accordingly, the Department is amending
the certification to reflect ownership by the successor firm,
SeverStal Wheeling, Inc.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-61,706 is hereby
issued as follows:
"All workers of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, currently known
as SeverStal Wheeling, Inc., Mingo Junction, Ohio, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after May 31, 2006, through July 12, 2009, 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 at Washington, D.C. this 12th day of May 2009.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
4510-FN-P
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-61,706
WHEELING-PITTSBURGH STEEL
MINGO JUNCTION, OHIO
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 June 19, 2007 in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers at Wheeling-Pittsburgh
Steel, Mingo Junction, Ohio. The workers produce steel slabs and
coils. These include low carbon steel slabs and hot rolled sheet
coil. The workers are not separately identifiable by product.
The investigation revealed that production and employment at
the subject firm declined in 2007.
During the relevant period, the subject firm increased imports
of low carbon steel slabs.
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
investigation, I determine that increased imports of articles like
or directly competitive with steel slabs and coils produced by
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Junction, Ohio 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 Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Junction,
Ohio, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after May 31, 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 12th day of July 2007.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
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