DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-39,695

PEC OF AMERICA CORP.
SANTEE, CALIFORNIA

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 eligibility 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 July 23, 2001, and filed by the company on behalf of workers at PEC of America Corp., Santee, California. The petition was filed on behalf of workers producing stamped metal parts and plastic parts.
Findings of the investigation revealed the workers produce metal stamped parts and automotive fuse.
Findings of this investigation revealed that production and employment at the subject plant declined in the relevant time period.


The investigation also revealed that the subject firm is increasing its reliance on imported metal stamped parts and automotive fuse from Mexico.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles like or directly competitive with metal stamped parts and automotive fuse produced by PEC of America Corp., Santee, California , 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 PEC of America Corp., Santee, California, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after July 11, 2000, through two years from the date of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 26th day of November, 2001.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
___________________________ LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance