Petitioner Type: Unknown
Impact Date: 07/15/2002
Filed Date: 11/05/2003
Most Recent Update: 12/10/2003
Determination Date: 12/10/2003
Expiration Date: 12/10/2005
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,448
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
TUCSON MAKE FACILITY
HYBRIDS MANUFACTURING DIVISION
TUCSON, ARIZONA
Determinations 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), 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 November 5, 2003 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Texas Instruments, Tucson Make Facility, Hybrids Manufacturing Division, Tucson, Arizona. The workers at the subject division produce electronic components.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject division decreased absolutely during the period of January through September 2003 when compared to the same period in 2002.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that the preponderance of declines in employment at the subject division is related to a shift in production of electronic components to Thailand.
Moreover, the investigation revealed that imports of electronic components like those produced at the subject facility have increased 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.
The group eligibility criteria for the ATAA program that the
Department must consider under Section 246 of the Trade Act are:
1. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers' firm are 50 years of age or older.
2. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills that are not easily transferable.
3. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry (i.e., conditions within the industry are adverse).
The Department has determined that criterion 2 has not been met.
The investigation revealed that workers of the subject firm possess skills that are easily transferable.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I determine that that there was a shift in production from Texas Instruments, Tucson Make Facility, Hybrids Manufacturing Division, Tucson, Arizona, of articles that are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm or subdivision.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Texas Instruments, Tucson Make Facility, Hybrids Manufacturing Division, Tucson, Arizona who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after July 15, 2002 through two years from the date of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974.”
“I further determine that all workers of Texas Instruments, Tucson Make Facility, Hybrids Manufacturing Division, Tucson, Arizona, are denied eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.”
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 10th day of December 2003.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,448
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
TUCSON MAKE FACILITY
HYBRIDS MANUFACTURING DIVISION
TUCSON, ARIZONA
Determinations 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), 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 November 5, 2003 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Texas Instruments, Tucson Make Facility, Hybrids Manufacturing Division, Tucson, Arizona. The workers at the subject division produce electronic components.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject division decreased absolutely during the period of January through September 2003 when compared to the same period in 2002.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that the preponderance of declines in employment at the subject division is related to a shift in production of electronic components to Thailand.
Moreover, the investigation revealed that imports of electronic components like those produced at the subject facility have increased 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.
The group eligibility criteria for the ATAA program that the
Department must consider under Section 246 of the Trade Act are:
1. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers' firm are 50 years of age or older.
2. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills that are not easily transferable.
3. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry (i.e., conditions within the industry are adverse).
The Department has determined that criterion 2 has not been met.
The investigation revealed that workers of the subject firm possess skills that are easily transferable.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I determine that that there was a shift in production from Texas Instruments, Tucson Make Facility, Hybrids Manufacturing Division, Tucson, Arizona, of articles that are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm or subdivision.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Texas Instruments, Tucson Make Facility, Hybrids Manufacturing Division, Tucson, Arizona who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after July 15, 2002 through two years from the date of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974.”
“I further determine that all workers of Texas Instruments, Tucson Make Facility, Hybrids Manufacturing Division, Tucson, Arizona, are denied eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.”
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 10th day of December 2003.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance