DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-57,990

SUN LOOK GARMENT, INC.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

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 21, 2005 in
response to a petition filed on behalf of workers at Sun Look
Garment, Inc., San Francisco, California. The workers produced
ladies apparel (i.e. bottoms (except skirts) and tops).
The investigation revealed that production and employment at
the subject firm decreased during the relevant period.
The investigation further revealed that aggregate United
States imports of women's and girls' bottoms (except skirts) and
tops increased during the twelve month period ending June 2005
compared to the twelve month period ending June 2004. Also, the
ratio of U.S. imports to U.S. shipments of these products was well
over 100 percent during the twelve month period ending June 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 conclude that increases of imports like or
directly competitive with ladies apparel (i.e. bottoms (except
skirts) and tops) produced at Sun Look Garment, Inc., San
Francisco, California 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 Sun Look Garment, Inc., San Francisco,
California who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after September 20, 2004 through two years
from the date of certification are eligible to apply for
adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of
19741974 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 October, 2005.


/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance