The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 30 WARN Act notices in March 1998, involving roughly 4,836 workers — falling below February and up 1480% versus March 1997. Filings came from 2 states and territories, with an average of 161 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15 | 2,652 |
| Ohio | 15 | 2,184 |
Florida led the nation with 2,652 workers affected across 15 notices , followed by Ohio (2,184 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4 | 905 |
| Transportation | 1 | 65 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 60 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 50 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 905 workers across 4 notices. Meanwhile, Transportation reported 65 workers.
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salomon Smith Barney | Tampa, Florida | 650 | |
| Gibson Greetings, Inc | Cincinnati, Ohio | 416 | |
| McAlpin Company | Dayton, Ohio | 373 | |
| Dayco Swan | Bucyrus, Ohio | 340 | |
| Florida Medical Center South | Plantation, Florida | 325 | |
| Everglades Regional Medical Center | Pahokee, Florida | 325 | |
| St. Petersburg Healthcare Center | St. Petersburg, Florida | 200 | |
| Premier Autoglass | Lancaster, Ohio | 168 | |
| Union Camp Corp | Lakeland, Florida | 157 | |
| The Hamilton Collection | Jacksonville, Florida | 149 |
The biggest impact was at Salomon Smith Barney in Tampa, Florida, reporting 650 affected workers. Gibson Greetings, Inc followed with 416 workers.
This data points to a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in March 1998. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is sourced from official state filings and updated daily by WARN Firehose. Download the full dataset or explore state-by-state data.
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