Correction
11/3/2005

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-57,805

EDWARD FIELDS, INC.
CURRENTLY KNOWN AS JACK & JOEL, INC.
COLLEGE POINT, NEW YORK

Amended 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), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, (26 USC 2813),
as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of
Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on September 23, 2005,
applicable to workers of Edward Fields, Inc., College Point, New
York. The notice was published in the Federal Register on
October 31, 2005 (70 FR 62347).
At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed
the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are
engaged in the production of custom made carpets and rugs.
The subject firm originally named Edward Fields, Inc., was
renamed Jack & Joel, Inc. in April 2005 due to a change in
ownership. The State agency reports that workers wages at the
subject firm are being reported under the Unemployment Insurance
(UI) tax account for Jack & Joel, Inc., College Point, New York.
Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification to
properly reflect this matter.
The intent of the Department's certification is to include all
workers of Edward Fields, Inc. who were adversely affected by
increased company imports.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-57,805 is hereby issued
as follows:
"All workers of Edward Fields, Inc., currently known as Jack &
Joel, Inc., College Point, New York, who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after July 28, 2004,
through September 23, 2007, 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 at Washington, D.C. this 31st day of October 2005.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_____________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division
of Trade Adjustment Assistance


DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-57,805

EDWARD FIELDS, INC.
COLLEGE POINT, NEW YORK

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 August 19, 2005 in response
to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Edward Fields, Inc.,
College Point, New York. The workers produced custom made carpets
and rugs.
The investigation revealed that employment and production at
the subject facility declined absolutely with the permanent closure
of the plant in April 2005.
The investigation further revealed that the subject facility
increased imports of carpets and rugs from 2003 to 2004, and
during January through April 2005.
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 carpets and rugs produced by
Edward Fields, Inc., College Point, New York 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 Edward Fields, Inc., College Point, New York
who became totally or partially separated from employment on
or after July 28, 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 23rd day of September 2005

/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance