DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-62,999

QUALITY BEACHWEAR
COMPTON, CALIFORNIA

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 March 13, 2008 in response
to a petition filed by a state agency representative on behalf of
workers of Quality Beachwear, Compton, California. The workers are
engaged in activities related to the production of swimsuits,
specifically sewing swimsuits for unaffiliated customers.
Employment and production at the subject firm declined in 2007
when compared to 2006, and declined during the period of January
through February 2008, when compared to the same time period in
2007.
The Department of Labor surveyed the subject firm's major
declining customers regarding their purchases of swimsuits in 2006,
2007, and during the period of January through March 2008. The
surveys revealed an increased reliance on imports of swimsuits
while reducing orders with the subject firm.
Furthermore, aggregate U.S. imports of women's and girls'
swimwear increased absolutely and relative to U.S. shipments from
2006 to 2007.
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 swim suits produced by Quality
Beachwear, Compton, California, 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 Quality Beachwear, Compton, California, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after March 12, 2007 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 8th day of May 2008

/s/ Linda G. Poole
______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance