DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-64,692

APTARA, INCORPORATED
COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA

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 December 16, 2008 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Aptara, Incorporated, Commerce, California. Workers at
the subject firm produce designs, publications, and provide
translations and project management for clients in the publishing
industry.
The investigation revealed that a significant number of
workers at the subject firm have become separated from 2007 to
2008.
The investigation also revealed that Aptara, Incorporated has
shifted production of designs, publications, translations, and
provision of project management services to India, and there is
likely to be an increase in imports of such articles.
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 division 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 India, of articles and
provisions directly competitive with those produced by the firm or
subdivision, and there is likely to be an increase of imports of
such articles. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I
make the following certification:
"All workers of Aptara Incorporated, Commerce, California, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after December 15, 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 at Washington, D.C., this 23rd day of January 2009

/s/Linda G. Poole

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