The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 12 WARN Act notices in July 1998, putting at risk an estimated 3,071 workers — down from June and up 189% versus July 1997. Filings came from 3 states and territories, with an average of 256 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4 | 2,202 |
| Florida | 5 | 619 |
| Ohio | 3 | 250 |
Alabama led the nation with 2,202 workers affected across 4 notices , followed by Florida (619 workers) and Ohio (250 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 2 | 255 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 120 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 77 |
| Retail | 1 | 67 |
The Construction sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 255 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 120 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 1,933 |
| Closure | 2 | 269 |
Closures accounted for 9% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyncorp | Fort Rucker, Alabama | 1,855 | Layoff |
| American Red Cross | Miami, Florida | 200 | |
| Builders Transport, Inc | Cuba, Alabama | 149 | Closure |
| Dillard's, Inc | Clearwater, Florida | 129 | |
| J.C. Penney | Miami, Florida | 120 | |
| Choctaw Manufacturing Company, Inc | Silas, Alabama | 120 | Closure |
| Builders Square | Youngstown, Ohio | 106 | |
| Fine Host Corp | Orlando, Florida | 100 | |
| Liberty Trousers-Walls Inc | Anniston, Alabama | 78 | Layoff |
| National Bity Bank | Cleveland, Ohio | 77 |
Topping the list was Dyncorp in Fort Rucker, Alabama, reporting 1,855 affected workers. American Red Cross followed with 200 workers.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Construction sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in July 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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