DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-52,366

MARGE CARSON
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA

Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (19 USC 2273), 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 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 on July 22, 2003, in response
to a petition filed by a State agency representative on behalf of
workers of Marge Carson, Rosemead, California. The workers produced
residential furniture including sofas, chairs, dining tables and
entertainment centers.
The investigation revealed that their were declines in
employment at the subject firm and a portion of plant production
was shifted to Mexico during the relevant period.

Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that there was a shift in production from
the workers' firm or subdivision to Mexico 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 Marge Carson, Rosemead, California who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or after
July 21, 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 4th day of August 2003.


/s/ Elliott S. Kushner

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