Petitioner Type: Union
Impact Date: 07/30/2001
Filed Date: 08/12/2002
Most Recent Update: 09/20/2002
Determination Date: 09/20/2002
Expiration Date: 09/20/2004
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-41,942
ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC
EASTMAN, GEORGIA
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 eli-
gibility 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 August 12, 2002, filed by the company on behalf of
workers at Encompass Group, LLC, Eastman, Georgia. The workers
produced healthcare apparel (tops and pants).
Investigation findings revealed that the subject plant
experienced declines in sales, production, and employment.
The investigation also showed that the subject firm has
increased its imports of healthcare apparel (tops and pants) during
the relevant period.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the investi-
gation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles like or
directly competitive with those produced by Encompass Group, LLC,
Eastman, Georgia, contributed importantly to the decline in sales
and production and to the total or partial separation of workers of
the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I
make the following certification:
"All workers at Encompass Group, LLC, Eastman, Georgia,
who became totally or partially separated from employment
on or after July 30, 2001, 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 at Washington, D.C., this 20th day of September 2002.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-41,942
ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC
EASTMAN, GEORGIA
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 eli-
gibility 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 August 12, 2002, filed by the company on behalf of
workers at Encompass Group, LLC, Eastman, Georgia. The workers
produced healthcare apparel (tops and pants).
Investigation findings revealed that the subject plant
experienced declines in sales, production, and employment.
The investigation also showed that the subject firm has
increased its imports of healthcare apparel (tops and pants) during
the relevant period.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the investi-
gation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles like or
directly competitive with those produced by Encompass Group, LLC,
Eastman, Georgia, contributed importantly to the decline in sales
and production and to the total or partial separation of workers of
the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I
make the following certification:
"All workers at Encompass Group, LLC, Eastman, Georgia,
who became totally or partially separated from employment
on or after July 30, 2001, 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 at Washington, D.C., this 20th day of September 2002.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance