The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 238 WARN Act notices in October 2001, covering approximately 25,168 workers — marking a decline from September and up 175% versus October 2000. Filings came from 11 states and territories, with an average of 106 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 49 | 5,704 |
| Georgia | 39 | 4,454 |
| Florida | 39 | 3,163 |
| Kansas | 8 | 2,253 |
| Kentucky | 18 | 2,017 |
| Ohio | 15 | 1,932 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | 1,791 |
| Michigan | 23 | 1,594 |
| Alabama | 8 | 1,294 |
| Maryland | 11 | 726 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | 240 |
Texas led the nation with 5,704 workers affected across 49 notices , followed by Georgia (4,454 workers) and Florida (3,163 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2,954 |
| Other | 23 | 1,663 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 1,141 |
| Information & Technology | 8 | 992 |
| Transportation | 9 | 659 |
| Accommodation & Food | 8 | 440 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 396 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 312 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 238 |
| Government | 1 | 137 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 2,954 workers across 25 notices. At the same time, Other reported 1,663 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 51 | 3,896 |
| Closure | 30 | 3,211 |
Closures accounted for 13% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint Corporation | Overland Park, Kansas | 1,300 | |
| Health Midwest - Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park, Kansas | 803 | |
| Tyco Electronics | Mesquite, Texas | 594 | |
| Lucent Technology | Norcross, Georgia | 579 | |
| Scientific Atlanta, Inc | Norcross, Georgia | 550 | |
| Flextronics | Palm Harbor, Florida | 540 | |
| Dee Howard Aircraft Maintenance | San Antonio, Texas | 492 | |
| Americold Compressors | Cullman, Alabama | 476 | Closure |
| Nokia - Tarrant | Ft. Worth, Texas | 445 | |
| Corning | Greenville, Ohio | 350 |
Leading the list was Sprint Corporation in Overland Park, Kansas, reporting 1,300 affected workers. Health Midwest - Menorah Medical Center followed with 803 workers.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in October 2001. 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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