DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-51,582

JAGGER BROTHERS
SPRINGVALE, MAINE


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 24, 2003, in response
to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of
Jagger Brothers, Springvale, Maine. The workers produce worsted
wool yarn.
The investigation revealed that sales, production and
employment at the subject firm declined in 2002 when compared to
2001.

The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's customer
regarding its purchases of worsted wool yarn. The survey revealed
that a major customer increased their imports of worsted wool yarn
during the period under investigation.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with worsted wool yarn produced at
Jagger Brothers, Springvale, Maine 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 Jagger Brothers, Springvale, Maine, who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or after
April 14, 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, as amended."
Signed in Washington, D.C. this 14th day of May, 2003.

/s/ Elliott S. Kushner

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ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance