Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 01/18/2000
Filed Date: 02/05/2001
Most Recent Update: 03/12/2001
Determination Date: 03/12/2001
Expiration Date: 03/12/2003
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-38,638
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIVISION
IRONTON, OHIO
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273) as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act
of 1988 (P. L. 100-418), the Department of Labor herein presents
the results of an investigation regarding certification of eligi-
bility to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for adjustment assistance
each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222 of the
Act must be met. It is determined in this case that all of the
requirements have been met.
The investigation was initiated in response to a petition
received on February 5, 2001, and filed by the United
Steelworkers of America (USWA) Local Union 3664-2 on behalf of
workers at Honeywell International, Specialty Chemicals Division,
Ironton, Ohio. The workers produce naphthalene.
This investigation revealed that sales, production and
employment declined at the subject plant in the relevant period.
The Department of Labor conducted a survey of the major
customer of the subject firm regarding purchases of naphthalene.
The results of the survey revealed that the major customers
increased their purchases of imported naphthalene products in the
relevant period.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the investi-
gation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles like or
directly competitive with naphthalene produced at Honeywell
International, Specialty Chemical Division, Ironton, Ohio
contributed importantly to the decline in sales or production and
to the total or partial separation of workers of that firm. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Honeywell International, Specialty Chemicals
Division, Ironton, Ohio who became totally or partially
separated from employment on or after January 18, 2000,
through two years from the date of this certification, are
eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section
223 of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 12th day of March, 2001.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance