Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 10/02/2005
Filed Date: 10/05/2006
Most Recent Update: 10/25/2006
Determination Date: 10/25/2006
Expiration Date: 10/25/2008
Other Worker Groups on This Petition
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-60,206
KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY COMPANY, INC.
CURRENTLY KNOWN AS KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY/GILDAN
PLANT 6
ALSO KNOWN AS LYNNE PLANT
MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA
TA-W-60,206A
KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY COMPANY, INC.
CURRENTLY KNOWN AS KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY/GILDAN
PLANT 7
ALSO KNOWN AS FOREST DRIVE PLANT
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF ABLEST STAFFING
AND RANDSTAND TEMPORARY SERVICES
MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA
Amended 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), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification
of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on October 25, 2006,
applicable to workers of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company, Inc.,
Plant 6, also known as Lynne Plant, Mount Airy, North Carolina
and Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company, Inc., Plant 7, also known as
Forest Drive Plant, including on-site leased workers from Ablest
Staffing and Randstand Temporary Services, Mount Airy,
North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register
on November 16, 2006 (71 FR 66799).
At the request of a company official, the Department
reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The
workers produce socks.
New information shows that Gildan purchased the Kentucky
Derby Hosiery Company, Inc. on December 1, 2006. The subject
firm is currently known as Kentucky Derby Hosiery/Gildan, Plant
6, also known as Lynne Plant, and Plant 7, also known as Forest
Drive Plant, Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Workers separated from employment at Plant 6 and Plant 7 of
the subject firm have their wages reported under a separate
unemployment insurance (UI) tax account for Kentucky Derby
Hosiery/Gildan.
Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification
to properly reflect this matter.
The intent of the Department’s certification is to include
all workers of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company, Inc., Plant 6,
also known as Lynne Plant and Plant 7, also known as Forest Drive
Plant, who were adversely affected by a shift in production to
the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Honduras.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-60,206 and TA-W-
60,206A are hereby issued as follows:
"All workers of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company, Inc.,
currently known as Kentucky Derby Hosiery/Gildan, Plant
6, also known as Lynne Plant, Mount Airy, North
Carolina (TA-W-60,206) and Kentucky Derby Hosiery
Company, Inc., currently known as Kentucky Derby
Hosiery/Gildan, Plant 7, also known as Forest Drive
Plant, including on-site leased workers from Ablest
Staffing and Randstand Temporary Staffing, Mount Airy,
North Carolina (TA-W-60,206A), who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after October
2, 2005, through October 25, 2008, 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 at Washington, D.C. this 12th day of December 2006.
/s/ Linda G. Poole_____________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division
of Trade Adjustment Assistance
4510-30-P
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-60,206
KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY COMPANY INC.
PLANT 6
ALSO KNOWN AS LYNNE PLANT
MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA
TA-W-60,206A
KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY COMPANY INC.
PLANT 7
ALSO KNOWN AS FOREST DRIVE PLANT
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS FROM ABLEST STAFFING
AND RANDSTAND TEMPORARY SERVICES
MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA
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 on October 5, 2006 in response
to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of
Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company Inc., Plant 6, also known as Lynne
Plant, Mount Airy, North Carolina (TA-W-60,206), and Kentucky Derby
Hosiery Company Inc., Forest Drive Plant, Mount Airy, North
Carolina (TA-W-60,206A). The workers produce socks. Workers were
engaged in finishing, trimming, boarding, pairing and folding the
socks.
The Forest Drive Plant includes on-site leased workers from
Ablest Staffing and Randstand Temporary Services.
The investigation revealed a significant number or proportion
of workers at the subject firm are threatened to become separated
from employment.
Production of the socks is being shifted abroad, including to
countries (Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Honduras) which are
beneficiary countries under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery
Act.
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 there was a shift in production
from the workers firm or subdivision to the Dominican Republic,
Costa Rica, and Honduras 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 Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company Inc., Plant 6,
also known as Lynne Plant, Mount Airy, North Carolina (TA-W-
60,206), and Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company Inc., Forest Drive
Plant, including on-site leased workers from Ablest Staffing
and Randstand Temporary Staffing, Mount Airy, North Carolina
(TA-W-60,206A) who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after October 2, 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 October 2006
/s/Richard Church
_____________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
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Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-60,206
KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY COMPANY, INC.
CURRENTLY KNOWN AS KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY/GILDAN
PLANT 6
ALSO KNOWN AS LYNNE PLANT
MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA
TA-W-60,206A
KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY COMPANY, INC.
CURRENTLY KNOWN AS KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY/GILDAN
PLANT 7
ALSO KNOWN AS FOREST DRIVE PLANT
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS OF ABLEST STAFFING
AND RANDSTAND TEMPORARY SERVICES
MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA
Amended 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), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification
of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on October 25, 2006,
applicable to workers of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company, Inc.,
Plant 6, also known as Lynne Plant, Mount Airy, North Carolina
and Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company, Inc., Plant 7, also known as
Forest Drive Plant, including on-site leased workers from Ablest
Staffing and Randstand Temporary Services, Mount Airy,
North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register
on November 16, 2006 (71 FR 66799).
At the request of a company official, the Department
reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The
workers produce socks.
New information shows that Gildan purchased the Kentucky
Derby Hosiery Company, Inc. on December 1, 2006. The subject
firm is currently known as Kentucky Derby Hosiery/Gildan, Plant
6, also known as Lynne Plant, and Plant 7, also known as Forest
Drive Plant, Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Workers separated from employment at Plant 6 and Plant 7 of
the subject firm have their wages reported under a separate
unemployment insurance (UI) tax account for Kentucky Derby
Hosiery/Gildan.
Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification
to properly reflect this matter.
The intent of the Department’s certification is to include
all workers of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company, Inc., Plant 6,
also known as Lynne Plant and Plant 7, also known as Forest Drive
Plant, who were adversely affected by a shift in production to
the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Honduras.
The amended notice applicable to TA-W-60,206 and TA-W-
60,206A are hereby issued as follows:
"All workers of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company, Inc.,
currently known as Kentucky Derby Hosiery/Gildan, Plant
6, also known as Lynne Plant, Mount Airy, North
Carolina (TA-W-60,206) and Kentucky Derby Hosiery
Company, Inc., currently known as Kentucky Derby
Hosiery/Gildan, Plant 7, also known as Forest Drive
Plant, including on-site leased workers from Ablest
Staffing and Randstand Temporary Staffing, Mount Airy,
North Carolina (TA-W-60,206A), who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after October
2, 2005, through October 25, 2008, 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 at Washington, D.C. this 12th day of December 2006.
/s/ Linda G. Poole_____________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division
of Trade Adjustment Assistance
4510-30-P
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-60,206
KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY COMPANY INC.
PLANT 6
ALSO KNOWN AS LYNNE PLANT
MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA
TA-W-60,206A
KENTUCKY DERBY HOSIERY COMPANY INC.
PLANT 7
ALSO KNOWN AS FOREST DRIVE PLANT
INCLUDING ON-SITE LEASED WORKERS FROM ABLEST STAFFING
AND RANDSTAND TEMPORARY SERVICES
MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA
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 on October 5, 2006 in response
to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of
Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company Inc., Plant 6, also known as Lynne
Plant, Mount Airy, North Carolina (TA-W-60,206), and Kentucky Derby
Hosiery Company Inc., Forest Drive Plant, Mount Airy, North
Carolina (TA-W-60,206A). The workers produce socks. Workers were
engaged in finishing, trimming, boarding, pairing and folding the
socks.
The Forest Drive Plant includes on-site leased workers from
Ablest Staffing and Randstand Temporary Services.
The investigation revealed a significant number or proportion
of workers at the subject firm are threatened to become separated
from employment.
Production of the socks is being shifted abroad, including to
countries (Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Honduras) which are
beneficiary countries under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery
Act.
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 there was a shift in production
from the workers firm or subdivision to the Dominican Republic,
Costa Rica, and Honduras 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 Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company Inc., Plant 6,
also known as Lynne Plant, Mount Airy, North Carolina (TA-W-
60,206), and Kentucky Derby Hosiery Company Inc., Forest Drive
Plant, including on-site leased workers from Ablest Staffing
and Randstand Temporary Staffing, Mount Airy, North Carolina
(TA-W-60,206A) who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after October 2, 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 October 2006
/s/Richard Church
_____________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
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