DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-58,111

FASHION DYE WORKS, INC.
RIDGEWOOD, 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 October 11, 2005 in
response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Fashion Dye
Works, Inc., Ridgewood, New York. The workers produced washed and
dyed knit goods, including sweaters.
The investigation revealed that sales, production, and
employment at the subject firm decreased absolutely upon its
closure in January 2005.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm’s major
customers regarding their purchases of washed and dyed knit goods
during 2003, 2004, and January though October 2005. The survey
revealed increasing customer imports.
Aggregate United States imports of men’s and boys’, and
women’s and girls’ tops were very high, all over 400 percent of
U.S. shipments, in 2004. Moreover, imports of cotton and wool
sweaters increased during the 12 month period ending September 2005
compared to the 12 month period ending September 2004.
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 washed and dyed knit goods,
including sweaters produced at Fashion Dye Works, Inc., Ridgewood,
New York contributed importantly to the total or partial separation
of workers and to the decline in sales or production and at that
firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act,
I make the following certification:
"All workers of the Fashion Dye Works, Inc., Ridgewood, New
York, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after September 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 7th day of December 2005.

/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance