Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 03/15/2005
Filed Date: 03/17/2006
Most Recent Update: 04/25/2006
Determination Date: 04/25/2006
Expiration Date: 04/25/2008
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-59,049
ARLEE HOME FASHIONS, INC.
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF PENMAC
WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI
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, as
amended (19 USC 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of an 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)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated March 17, 2006 in response to
a petition filed bnon behalf of workers at Arlee Home Fashions,
Inc., West Plains, Missouri. The workers are engaged in the
production of decorative pillows and chairpads.
The investigation revealed that Arlee Home Fashions, Inc.,
West Plains, Missouri also leased workers from Penmac to produce
decorative pillows and chairpads.
The investigation revealed that employment at the subject firm
decreased during the relevant period under investigation.
The investigation further revealed a shift of plant production
abroad. The company has increased their imports of decorative
pillows and chairpads during the period under investigation.
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.
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 there was a shift in production
from the workers firm or subdivision to China of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision, and there has been or is likely to be an
increase in imports of like or directly competitive articles. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Arlee Home Fashions, Inc., West Plains,
Missouri, including on-site leased workers of Penmac, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after March 15, 2005 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 25th day of April, 2006.
/s/Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance