Former Employees of Komatsu Dresser v. U.S. Secretary of Labor

Memorandum and Order

Goldberg, Judge:

In this action, Harold Langford, on behalf of the former employees ofKomatsu Dresser Company [“Komatsu”], filed this action appealing a final determination of the Secretary of Labor [’’Secretary”] denying certification for trade adjustment assistance benefits pursuant to 19 U.S.C. § 2272 (1988). The court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1581(d)(1) (1988) and 19 U.S.C. § 2395(a) (1988).

*301Plaintiffs contest the Secretary’s determination that the third eligibility criterion of 19 U.S.C. § 2272 was not met because increased imports did not “contribute…