DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-57,346

LINN, INC.
PARSONS, TENNESSEE

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)(A) of Section 222 have been
met.
The investigation was initiated on June 9, 2005, in
response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Linn,
Inc., Parsons, Tennessee. The workers produce a variety of
women's apparel including skirts, dresses, pants, jackets
and accessories including head bands, hand bags and belts.
The investigation revealed sales, production and
employment at the subject firm declined from 2003 to 2004,
and from January through May 2005 when compared to January
through May 2004.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that there
were increasing aggregate United States imports of women's
skirts, dresses, pants and jackets during the relevant
period.
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 those produced
by Linn, Inc., Parsons, Tennessee, 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:
"Workers of Linn, Inc., Parsons, Tennessee, who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or
after June 3, 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 18th day of July, 2005.

/s/ Linda G. Poole

______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance