Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 05/09/2004
Filed Date: 05/09/2005
Most Recent Update: 06/16/2005
Determination Date: 06/16/2005
Expiration Date: 06/16/2007
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-57,140
CULP, INC.
CULP DESIGN CENTER
BURLINGTON, NORTH 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), 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)(B) of Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on May 9, 2005, in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Culp, Inc., Culp
Design Center, Burlington, North Carolina. The workers design
fabric (color, weave and construction specifications).
The investigation revealed that the work performed in the
Design Center directly supports the firm's production of
upholstery fabric.
The investigation revealed that employment at Culp, Inc.,
Culp Design Center, Burlington, North Carolina, declined from
May 2004 to May 2005.
The decline in employment is attributable to the firm's
shift in production of upholstery fabric to China, followed by
increased company imports of upholstery fabrics.
The petitioners also requested to be considered for ATAA
eligibility.
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 workers at the firm are age 50 or over
and do not possess skills that are easily transferable.
Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse.
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 China of articles that
are like or directly competitive with those produced by the
subject firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely to
be an increase in imports of like or directly competitive
articles. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make
the following certification:
"All workers of Culp, Inc., Culp Design Center, Burlington,
North Carolina, who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after May 9, 2004, 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 16th day of June, 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance