DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-58,275

BARTH & DREYFUSS
CHINO DIVISION
ONTARIO, 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 November 4, 2005, in
response to a petition filed by a State agency representative on
behalf of the workers of Barth & Dreyfuss, Chino Division,
Ontario, California. The workers were engaged in the production
of printed goods for kitchen and bath use (i.e. kitchen towels,
pot holders, bath towels, tablecloths and shower curtains).
The investigation revealed that sales, production and
employment declined from 2004 to 2005.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's major
declining customers regarding their purchases of printed goods
for kitchen and bath use in 2003, 2004 and during January
through November 2005. The surveys revealed that customers
increased import purchases 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 printed goods for kitchen and
bath use produced by Barth & Dreyfuss, Chino Division, Ontario,
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 Barth & Dreyfuss, Chino Division, Ontario,
California who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after October 26, 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 2nd day of February, 2006


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