The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 48 WARN Act notices in September 2000, affecting an estimated 6,746 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 19% versus September 1999. Filings came from 7 states and territories, with an average of 141 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 14 | 2,319 |
| Texas | 15 | 1,516 |
| Ohio | 6 | 1,151 |
| Florida | 7 | 955 |
| Maryland | 4 | 510 |
| Michigan | 1 | 185 |
| Alabama | 1 | 110 |
Kentucky led the nation with 2,319 workers affected across 14 notices , followed by Texas (1,516 workers) and Ohio (1,151 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 5 | 720 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 702 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 665 |
| Other | 4 | 510 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 331 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 223 |
| Retail | 2 | 96 |
The Mining & Energy sector saw the heaviest impact with 720 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 702 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 7 | 1,481 |
| Closure | 9 | 1,023 |
Closures accounted for 15% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Truck & Engine | Springfield, Ohio | 500 | |
| Matsushita Home Appliance Co | Kentucky | 480 | Layoff |
| Matsushita Home Appliance Co | Kentucky | 480 | Layoff |
| GNB Technologies | Dallas, Texas | 255 | |
| Advanced Dial Company (ADCO) | Boca Raton, Florida | 237 | |
| Vastar Resources, Inc | Houston, Texas | 210 | |
| Medical Practical Resources | Pensacola, Florida | 205 | |
| Perry County Coal Corporation | Kentucky | 200 | |
| Perry County Coal Corporation | Kentucky | 200 | |
| Ameriserve | Grand Rapids, Michigan | 185 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by International Truck & Engine in Springfield, Ohio, reporting 500 affected workers. Matsushita Home Appliance Co followed with 480 workers.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in September 2000. 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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