DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-57,932

STERLING TRIMMING CO.
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

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 September 12, 2005 in
response to a petition filed by a state agency representative on
behalf of workers at Sterling Trimming Co., Jersey City, New
Jersey. Workers at the subject firm produce fringe, braid, and cord
trimmings.
The investigation revealed that employment and sales at the
subject firm declined from 2003 to 2004 as well as during the
period of January through August 2005 when compared to the same
period in 2004.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's major
declining customers regarding their purchases of fringe, braid, and
cords. This survey revealed increased imports of fringe, braid, and
cords 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 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 determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with fringe, braid, and cord trimmings
produced at Sterling Trimming Co., Jersey City, New Jersey
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 Sterling Trimming Co., Jersey City, New Jersey
who became totally or partially separated from employment on
or after September 12, 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 6th day of October 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole

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