DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-64,332

BARNES AEROSPACE
WINDSOR DIVISION
WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT

Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply For Trade 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 November 3, 2008 in
response to a petition filed by a state agency representative on
behalf of workers of Barnes Aerospace, Windsor Division,
Windsor, Connecticut. The workers produce engine components,
which include kits and assemblies with a focus in grinding,
milling, and turning.
The investigation revealed that employment and production at
the subject firm declined during the period of January through
September 2008 when compared to the same time period in 2007.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's major
customer regarding purchases of precision machining of engine
components, kits and assemblies, in 2006, 2007, and January
through October 2008. The survey revealed increased import
purchases during the relevant period.
In addition, 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 engine components produced by
Barnes Aerospace, Windsor Division, Windsor, Connecticut,
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 Barnes Aerospace, Windsor Division,
Windsor, Connecticut, who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after October 31, 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 12th day of December 2008

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