Petitioner Type: State
Impact Date: 06/17/2010
Filed Date: 06/20/2011
Most Recent Update: 07/08/2011
Determination Date: 07/08/2011
Expiration Date: 07/08/2013
Other Worker Groups on This Petition
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-80,242
M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF KELLY TEMPS AND AEROTEK CE
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
TA-W-80,242A
M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF KELLY TEMPS AND AEROTEK CE
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (“Act”), 19 U.S.C. § 2273, the Department of Labor
issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker
Adjustment Assistance on December 18, 2012, applicable to
workers of M/A-Com Technology Solutions, including on-site
leased workers of Kelly Temps and Aerotek CE, Torrance,
California. The Department’s notice of determination was
published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2011 (Volume 76 FR
Pages 45622-45623).
At the request of the State Workforce Office, the
Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject
firm. The workers were engaged in engaged in activities related
to the production of RF power semiconductors and modules used
in communications, avionics, and radar.
The State reports that the subject firm moved from 2330
Carson St., Torrance, California 90501 to 1500 Hughes Way, Suite
C-100, Long Beach, California 90810.
Based on these findings, the Department is amending this
certification to include workers separated from the subject firm
at the Long Beach, California location.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-82,242 is hereby
issued as follows:
“All workers of M/A-Com Technology Solutions, including on-
site leased workers of Kelly Temps and Aerotek CE, Torrance,
California (TA-W-80,242) and Long Beach, California (TA-W-
80,242A) who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after June 17, 2010, through July 8, 2013,
and all workers in the group threatened with total or partial
separation from the date of certification through July 8,
2013, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under
Chapter 2 of Title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.”
Signed in Washington, D.C. this 5th day of July, 2013.
/s/ Michael W. Jaffe
__________________________________
MICHAEL W. JAFFE
Certifying Officer, Office of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
4510-FN-P
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-80,242
M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF KELLY TEMPS AND AEROTEK CE
TORRANCE, 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, as
amended (“Act”), 19 U.S.C. § 2273, the Department of Labor herein
presents the results of an investigation regarding certification of
eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
The group eligibility requirements for workers of a firm under
Section 222(a) of the Act, 19 U.S.C. § 2272(a), are satisfied if
the following criteria are met:
(1) a significant number or proportion of the workers
in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of
the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or
are threatened to become totally or partially separated;
(2)(B)(i) there has been a shift in production by such
workers’ firm or subdivision to a foreign country of
articles like or directly competitive with articles which
are produced by such firm or subdivision; and
(ii)(I) the country to which the workers’ firm has
shifted production of the articles is a party to a free
trade agreement with the United States;
(II) the country to which the workers’ firm has
shifted production of the articles is a beneficiary under
the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean
Basin Economic Act; or
(III) there has been or is likely to be an increase
in imports of articles that are like or directly
competitive with articles which are or were produced by
such firm or subdivision
The investigation was initiated in response to a petition
filed on June 20, 2011 by a California State Workforce official
on behalf of workers of M/A-Com Technology Solutions, including
on-site leased workers of Kelly Temps and Aerotek CE, Torrance,
California. The workers’ firm is engaged activities related to the
production of RF power semiconductors and modules used in
communications, avionics, and radar.
During the course of the investigation, information was
collected from the workers’ firm.
Section 222(a)(1) has been met because a significant number
or proportion of the workers in such workers’ firm have become
totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally
or partially separated.
Section 222(a)(2)(B) has been met because the employment
decline is related to the shift in production of RF power
semiconductors and modules to a foreign country and there has been
or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like
or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by
such firm or subdivision.
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (“Act”), 26 U.S.C. 2813, 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.
The group eligibility requirements for workers of a firm
under Section 246 (a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act are satisfied
if the following criteria are met:
(I) Whether a significant number of workers in the
workers' firm are 50 years of age or older;
(II) Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess
skills that are not easily transferable; and
(III) The competitive conditions within the workers'
industry (i.e., conditions within the industry
are adverse).
Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) has been met because a significant
number of workers in the workers’ firm are 50 years of age or
older.
Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii)(II) has been met because the workers
in the workers’ firm possess skills that are not easily
transferrable.
Finally, Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii)(III) has been met because
conditions within the workers’ industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that workers of M/A-Com Technology
Solutions, including on-site leased workers of Kelly Temps and
Aerotek CE, Torrance, California, who are engaged in activities
related to the production of RF power semiconductors and modules,
meet the worker group certification criteria under Section 222(a)
of the Act, 19 U.S.C. § 2272(a). In accordance with Section 223 of
the Act, 19 U.S.C. § 2273, I make the following certification:
“All workers of M/A-Com Technology Solutions, including on-
site leased workers of Kelly Temps and Aerotek CE, Torrance,
California, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after June 17, 2010, through two years from
the date of certification, are eligible to apply for
adjustment assistance under Chapter 2 of Title II of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, and are also eligible to apply for
alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of
the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.”
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 8th day of July, 2011
/s/Michael W. Jaffe___________
MICHAEL W. JAFFE
Certifying Officer, Office of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
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Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-80,242
M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF KELLY TEMPS AND AEROTEK CE
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
TA-W-80,242A
M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF KELLY TEMPS AND AEROTEK CE
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (“Act”), 19 U.S.C. § 2273, the Department of Labor
issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker
Adjustment Assistance on December 18, 2012, applicable to
workers of M/A-Com Technology Solutions, including on-site
leased workers of Kelly Temps and Aerotek CE, Torrance,
California. The Department’s notice of determination was
published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2011 (Volume 76 FR
Pages 45622-45623).
At the request of the State Workforce Office, the
Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject
firm. The workers were engaged in engaged in activities related
to the production of RF power semiconductors and modules used
in communications, avionics, and radar.
The State reports that the subject firm moved from 2330
Carson St., Torrance, California 90501 to 1500 Hughes Way, Suite
C-100, Long Beach, California 90810.
Based on these findings, the Department is amending this
certification to include workers separated from the subject firm
at the Long Beach, California location.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-82,242 is hereby
issued as follows:
“All workers of M/A-Com Technology Solutions, including on-
site leased workers of Kelly Temps and Aerotek CE, Torrance,
California (TA-W-80,242) and Long Beach, California (TA-W-
80,242A) who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after June 17, 2010, through July 8, 2013,
and all workers in the group threatened with total or partial
separation from the date of certification through July 8,
2013, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under
Chapter 2 of Title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.”
Signed in Washington, D.C. this 5th day of July, 2013.
/s/ Michael W. Jaffe
__________________________________
MICHAEL W. JAFFE
Certifying Officer, Office of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
4510-FN-P
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-80,242
M/A-COM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF KELLY TEMPS AND AEROTEK CE
TORRANCE, 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, as
amended (“Act”), 19 U.S.C. § 2273, the Department of Labor herein
presents the results of an investigation regarding certification of
eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
The group eligibility requirements for workers of a firm under
Section 222(a) of the Act, 19 U.S.C. § 2272(a), are satisfied if
the following criteria are met:
(1) a significant number or proportion of the workers
in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of
the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or
are threatened to become totally or partially separated;
(2)(B)(i) there has been a shift in production by such
workers’ firm or subdivision to a foreign country of
articles like or directly competitive with articles which
are produced by such firm or subdivision; and
(ii)(I) the country to which the workers’ firm has
shifted production of the articles is a party to a free
trade agreement with the United States;
(II) the country to which the workers’ firm has
shifted production of the articles is a beneficiary under
the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean
Basin Economic Act; or
(III) there has been or is likely to be an increase
in imports of articles that are like or directly
competitive with articles which are or were produced by
such firm or subdivision
The investigation was initiated in response to a petition
filed on June 20, 2011 by a California State Workforce official
on behalf of workers of M/A-Com Technology Solutions, including
on-site leased workers of Kelly Temps and Aerotek CE, Torrance,
California. The workers’ firm is engaged activities related to the
production of RF power semiconductors and modules used in
communications, avionics, and radar.
During the course of the investigation, information was
collected from the workers’ firm.
Section 222(a)(1) has been met because a significant number
or proportion of the workers in such workers’ firm have become
totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally
or partially separated.
Section 222(a)(2)(B) has been met because the employment
decline is related to the shift in production of RF power
semiconductors and modules to a foreign country and there has been
or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like
or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by
such firm or subdivision.
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (“Act”), 26 U.S.C. 2813, 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.
The group eligibility requirements for workers of a firm
under Section 246 (a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act are satisfied
if the following criteria are met:
(I) Whether a significant number of workers in the
workers' firm are 50 years of age or older;
(II) Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess
skills that are not easily transferable; and
(III) The competitive conditions within the workers'
industry (i.e., conditions within the industry
are adverse).
Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii)(I) has been met because a significant
number of workers in the workers’ firm are 50 years of age or
older.
Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii)(II) has been met because the workers
in the workers’ firm possess skills that are not easily
transferrable.
Finally, Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii)(III) has been met because
conditions within the workers’ industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that workers of M/A-Com Technology
Solutions, including on-site leased workers of Kelly Temps and
Aerotek CE, Torrance, California, who are engaged in activities
related to the production of RF power semiconductors and modules,
meet the worker group certification criteria under Section 222(a)
of the Act, 19 U.S.C. § 2272(a). In accordance with Section 223 of
the Act, 19 U.S.C. § 2273, I make the following certification:
“All workers of M/A-Com Technology Solutions, including on-
site leased workers of Kelly Temps and Aerotek CE, Torrance,
California, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after June 17, 2010, through two years from
the date of certification, are eligible to apply for
adjustment assistance under Chapter 2 of Title II of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, and are also eligible to apply for
alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of
the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.”
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 8th day of July, 2011
/s/Michael W. Jaffe___________
MICHAEL W. JAFFE
Certifying Officer, Office of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
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