Petitioner Type: State
Impact Date: 10/23/2005
Filed Date: 10/24/2006
Most Recent Update: 12/15/2006
Determination Date: 12/15/2006
Expiration Date: 12/15/2008
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-60,275
STATTON FURNITURE
HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
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 24, 2006, in
response to a petition filed by a state agency representative on
behalf of workers of Statton Furniture, Hagerstown, Maryland. The
workers produce hardwood furniture.
The investigation revealed that subject firm experienced
employment and sales declines. The Department of Labor surveyed
major declining customers regarding their purchases of furniture in
2004, 2005 and in January through October 2006. That survey
revealed that customers increased their purchases of imported
furniture 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 hardwood furniture produced at
Statton Furniture, Hagerstown, Maryland 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 Statton Furniture, Hagerstown, Maryland who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after October 23, 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 15th day of December, 2006
/s/Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance