Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 08/24/2001
Filed Date: 09/16/2002
Most Recent Update: 10/08/2002
Determination Date: 10/08/2002
Expiration Date: 10/08/2004
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-42,132
FASHION STAR, INC.
CARROLLTON, 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
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 September 16, 2002, and filed on behalf of workers at
Fashion Star, Inc., Carrollton, Georgia. The workers at the
subject firm produced women's blouses and shirts.
The investigation revealed that sales, production, and
employment at the subject firm declined during the relevant period.
U.S. imports of women's blouses and shirts increased in 2001
compared to 2000 and further increased during the twelve month
period ended March 2002 over the corresponding twelve month period
ended March 2001.
A petition for eligibility to apply for NAFTA-Transitional
Adjustment Assistance has been filed on behalf of workers at the
subject firm (NAFTA-6503).
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with those produced at Fashion Star
Inc., Carrollton, Georgia, 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 Fashion Star Inc., Carrollton, Georgia who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after August 24, 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 8th day of October, 2002.
/s/Elliott S. Kushner________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-42,132
FASHION STAR, INC.
CARROLLTON, 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
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 September 16, 2002, and filed on behalf of workers at
Fashion Star, Inc., Carrollton, Georgia. The workers at the
subject firm produced women's blouses and shirts.
The investigation revealed that sales, production, and
employment at the subject firm declined during the relevant period.
U.S. imports of women's blouses and shirts increased in 2001
compared to 2000 and further increased during the twelve month
period ended March 2002 over the corresponding twelve month period
ended March 2001.
A petition for eligibility to apply for NAFTA-Transitional
Adjustment Assistance has been filed on behalf of workers at the
subject firm (NAFTA-6503).
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with those produced at Fashion Star
Inc., Carrollton, Georgia, 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 Fashion Star Inc., Carrollton, Georgia who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after August 24, 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 8th day of October, 2002.
/s/Elliott S. Kushner________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance