Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 11/29/2003
Filed Date: 11/29/2004
Most Recent Update: 12/29/2004
Determination Date: 12/29/2004
Expiration Date: 12/29/2006
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-56,100
CHF INDUSTRIES, INC
LORIS, SOUTH CAROLINA
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), 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)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on November 29, 2004 in
response to a petition filed on behalf of workers at CHF
Industries, Loris, South Carolina. The workers produce bedding.
The investigation revealed that production and employment at
the subject firm decreased in 2003 compared to 2002, and also
decreased in January through October of 2004 compared to the same
period in 2003.
The investigation also revealed that the preponderance of
declines in employment at the subject division is related to a
shift in production of bedding to Pakistan and China. Company
imports of bedding increased in 2003 compared to 2002 and in
January through October of 2004 compared to the same period in
2003.
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for
older workers.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has
determined in this case that the requirements of Section 246 have
been met.
A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over
and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive
conditions within the industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with bedding produced at CHF
Industries, Loris, South Carolina 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 CHF Industries, Loris, South Carolina who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after November 29, 2003 through two years from the date of
certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance
under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also
eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance
under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D. C., this 29th day of December 2004
/s/ Richard Church
_______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance