DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-63,527

UTLX MANUFACTURING, INC.
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA

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 12, 2008, in response
to a petition filed by International Brotherhood of Boilermakers,
Ironshipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forger & Helpers Local 524 on behalf
of workers of UTLX Manufacturing, Inc., East Chicago, Indiana. The
workers produce railroad tank cars.
The investigation revealed that sales and production declined
during the period of January through May 2008 when compared with
the corresponding period of 2007.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's major
declining customer regarding purchases of railroad tank cars for
the period of January through May 2007 and 2008. The survey
revealed 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 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 increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with railroad tank cars produced at
UTLX Manufacturing, Inc., East Chicago, Indiana 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 UTLX Manufacturing, Inc., East Chicago,
Indiana who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after May 29, 2007 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 July 2008


/s/ Linda G. Poole

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