Findings of the Investigation

TA-W-59,135

BICOR PROCESSING CORPORATION
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK


Determination and Basis:

Increased customer imports. (C-2)


Previous Determination: N/A


Countries Impacting Workers: China and Canada

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-59,135

BICOR PROCESSING CORPORATION
BROOKLYN, 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, 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)(A) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on April 3, 2006 in response
to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at
Bicor Processing Corporation, Brooklyn, New York. The workers
produce pillow cases.
The investigation revealed that sales and employment at the
subject firm declined in the relevant period.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's major
customers regarding their purchases of pillow cases and pillow
inserts in 2004, 2005 and January-March 2006. The survey revealed
that respondents increased imports while correspondingly decreasing
purchases from the subject firm in 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 conclude that there was a shift in production from
the workers' firm or subdivision to Canada of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act,
I make the following certification:



"All workers of Bicor Processing Corporation, Brooklyn, New
York, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after March 22, 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 May, 2006.

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