Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 10/28/2003
Filed Date: 10/17/2003
Most Recent Update: 10/28/2003
Determination Date: 10/28/2003
Expiration Date: 10/28/2005
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,276
H. FREEMAN & SON, INC.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
The Department adopted a new interpretation regarding the
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) program in order to
provide equitable access to ATAA for worker groups whose petitions
were still in process at the time of implementation of the ATAA
program on August 6, 2003. Under this new interpretation, worker
groups covered by the certification of a petition that was in
process on August 6, 2003 may request ATAA consideration for the
certified worker group. In addition, certified worker groups who
filed petitions after that date may also request ATAA if the
petition did not include an option to apply for ATAA. The request
must be made to the Department and may be made by anyone who was
entitled to file the original petition under section 221(a)(1) of
the Act.
By letter dated November 24, 2004, Union of Needletraders,
Textiles and Industrial Employees and Hotel Employees and
Restaurant Employees International Union, requested ATAA
consideration for workers at the subject firm located in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade Act must be met. The
Department has determined in this case that the requirements have
been met.
The investigation revealed that the subject worker group
possesses skills that are not easily transferable in the local
area, and that at least five percent of the workforce at the
subject firm is at least fifty years of age. Industry data show
that competitive conditions within the men’s cut and sew apparel
contractors’ industry is adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained on investigation, I
conclude that the requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject
firm.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:
"All workers of H. Freeman & Son, Inc., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after October 3, 2002 through October 28,
2005 are eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment
assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended.”
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 10th day of June 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,276
H. FREEMAN & SON, INC.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
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 October 17, 2003 in
response to a petition filed by the Union of Needletrades,
Industrial and Textile Employees on behalf of workers of H. Freeman
& Son, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The workers of the
subject firm produce men’s suits and sport coats; the workers are
not separately identifiable by product line.
The investigation revealed that production and employment at
the subject firm decreased from 2001 to 2002, and from January
through September of 2002 to January through September of 2003.
The investigation further revealed that there are substantial
and increasing aggregate U.S. imports of men’s suits and sport
coats during the relevant period.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with men’s suits and sport coats
produced at H. Freeman & Son, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of
workers and to the decline in sales or production and at that firm
or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I
make the following certification:
"All workers of H. Freeman & Son, Inc., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after October 3, 2002 through two years from
the date of certification are eligible to apply for worker
adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of
1974."
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 28th day of October 2003.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.
May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,276
H. FREEMAN & SON, INC.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
The Department adopted a new interpretation regarding the
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) program in order to
provide equitable access to ATAA for worker groups whose petitions
were still in process at the time of implementation of the ATAA
program on August 6, 2003. Under this new interpretation, worker
groups covered by the certification of a petition that was in
process on August 6, 2003 may request ATAA consideration for the
certified worker group. In addition, certified worker groups who
filed petitions after that date may also request ATAA if the
petition did not include an option to apply for ATAA. The request
must be made to the Department and may be made by anyone who was
entitled to file the original petition under section 221(a)(1) of
the Act.
By letter dated November 24, 2004, Union of Needletraders,
Textiles and Industrial Employees and Hotel Employees and
Restaurant Employees International Union, requested ATAA
consideration for workers at the subject firm located in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade Act must be met. The
Department has determined in this case that the requirements have
been met.
The investigation revealed that the subject worker group
possesses skills that are not easily transferable in the local
area, and that at least five percent of the workforce at the
subject firm is at least fifty years of age. Industry data show
that competitive conditions within the men’s cut and sew apparel
contractors’ industry is adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained on investigation, I
conclude that the requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject
firm.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:
"All workers of H. Freeman & Son, Inc., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after October 3, 2002 through October 28,
2005 are eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment
assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended.”
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 10th day of June 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-53,276
H. FREEMAN & SON, INC.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
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 October 17, 2003 in
response to a petition filed by the Union of Needletrades,
Industrial and Textile Employees on behalf of workers of H. Freeman
& Son, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The workers of the
subject firm produce men’s suits and sport coats; the workers are
not separately identifiable by product line.
The investigation revealed that production and employment at
the subject firm decreased from 2001 to 2002, and from January
through September of 2002 to January through September of 2003.
The investigation further revealed that there are substantial
and increasing aggregate U.S. imports of men’s suits and sport
coats during the relevant period.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with men’s suits and sport coats
produced at H. Freeman & Son, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of
workers and to the decline in sales or production and at that firm
or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I
make the following certification:
"All workers of H. Freeman & Son, Inc., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after October 3, 2002 through two years from
the date of certification are eligible to apply for worker
adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of
1974."
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 28th day of October 2003.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.
May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.