DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-60,865

GARRITY INDUSTRIES, INC.
MADISON, CONNECTICUT

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)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on January 31, 2007, in
response to a petition filed by the State Trade Coordinator on
behalf of workers of Garrity industries, Inc., Madison,
Connecticut. The workers produce flashlights.
The investigation revealed that a shift in production from the
subject firm to Thailand occurred during the period of investi-
gation, and separations at the Madison plant have resulted. It is
anticipated that the subject firm will likely increase its imports
of flashlights, replacing production at the plant.
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 addition, 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 Thailand of articles that are
like or directly competitive with flashlights produced by the
subject firm or subdivision, and there will likely be an increase
in imports of such articles. In accordance with the provisions of
the Act, I make the following certification:



"All workers of Garrity Industries, Inc., Madison,
Connecticut, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after January 29, 2006 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 14th day of March, 2007


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