DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-63,911

CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR (TEXAS) INC.
ALSO KNOWN AS CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR FAB2
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS FROM DOHERTY STAFFING
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS

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)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on August 20, 2008 in response
to a petition filed by company official on behalf of workers at
Cypress Semiconductor (Texas) Inc., also known as Cypress
Semiconductor Fab2, Round Rock, Texas. Workers at the subject firm
produce semiconductor wafers.
The subject firm also utilizes leased/contract workers from
Doherty Staffing.
The investigation revealed that employment declined at the
subject firm from 2006 to 2007 and January through July 2008 over
the corresponding 2007 period.
The preponderance in the declines in employment at the subject
firm is related to a shift in production of semiconductor wafers to
South Korea and China.
Furthermore, there is the likelihood of increasing imports of
semiconductor wafers to the United States.
In addition, in accordance with Section 246 of 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 there was a shift in production
from the workers' firm or subdivision to South Korea and China of
articles that are like or directly competitive with those produced
by the subject firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely
to be an increase in imports of like or directly competitive
articles. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:
"All workers of Cypress Semiconductor (Texas) Inc., also known
as Cypress Semiconductor Fab2, Round Rock, Texas, including
on-site leased workers from Doherty Staffing, who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or after
August 19, 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 25th day of September 2008

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