Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 06/12/2000
Filed Date: 06/25/2001
Most Recent Update: 07/19/2001
Determination Date: 07/19/2001
Expiration Date: 07/19/2003
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-39,507
BESS MANUFACTURING CO.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273) as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act
of 1988 (P. L. 100-418), 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 adjustment assistance
each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222 of the
Act must be met. It is determined in this case that all of the
requirements have been met.
The investigation was initiated in response to a petition
received on June 25, 2001, and filed on behalf of workers at Bess
Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The workers
produce table linens, valances, and decorative pillows.
The investigation revealed that the subject firm experienced
absolute declines in sales, production, and employment.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that there was a
substantial increase in company imports of table linens, valances,
and decorative pillows during the relevant period.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with table linens, valances, and
decorative pillows, produced by Bess Manufacturing Co.,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, contributed importantly to the decline
in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of
workers of that firm. In accordance with the provisions of the
Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Bess Manufacturing Co., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after June 12, 2000, through two years from the
date of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment
assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 19th day of July, 2001.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
___________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-39,507
BESS MANUFACTURING CO.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273) as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act
of 1988 (P. L. 100-418), 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 adjustment assistance
each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222 of the
Act must be met. It is determined in this case that all of the
requirements have been met.
The investigation was initiated in response to a petition
received on June 25, 2001, and filed on behalf of workers at Bess
Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The workers
produce table linens, valances, and decorative pillows.
The investigation revealed that the subject firm experienced
absolute declines in sales, production, and employment.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed that there was a
substantial increase in company imports of table linens, valances,
and decorative pillows during the relevant period.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with table linens, valances, and
decorative pillows, produced by Bess Manufacturing Co.,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, contributed importantly to the decline
in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of
workers of that firm. In accordance with the provisions of the
Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Bess Manufacturing Co., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after June 12, 2000, through two years from the
date of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment
assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 19th day of July, 2001.
/s/ Linda G. Poole
___________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance