DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-51,575

CP SHADES INC.
SAUSALITO, 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, 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)(A) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on April 25, 2003 in response
to a petition filed by workers on behalf of workers of CP Shades
Inc., Sausalito, California. The workers produce women's tops,
pants and skirts.
The investigation revealed that sales, production and
employment declined in 2002 relative to 2001 and in January through
April of 2003 relative to the corresponding period in 2002.
The investigation also disclosed that CP Shades workers
performed contract work for major garment customers who market
their garments through normal distribution channels. The subject
firm has been impacted by the high penetration of imports in this
market.
Aggregate U.S. imports in 2001 for women and girls' shorts
and slacks, women and girls' blouses and shirts, and women and
girls' skirts increased absolutely in the twelve month period
ending September 2002 over the corresponding period ending
September 2001. In the twelve month period ending September 2002,
the ratio of imports to domestic shipments for women's and girls
skirts was over 280 percent; in calendar year 2001, the
corresponding ratio for women's and girls blouses and shirts was
over 390 percent.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with women's tops, pants and skirts
produced at CP Shades Inc., Sausalito, California contributed
importantly to the total or partial separation of workers and to
the decline in sales or production at that firm or subdivision. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:


"All workers of CP Shades Inc., Sausalito, California who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or after
April 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."
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 6th day of May, 2003

/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance