Texas Layoffs — November 2001
Employers in Texas recorded 36 WARN Act notices in November 2001, covering approximately 5,076 workers — marking a decline from October and up 190% versus November 2000. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2,330 |
| Information & Technology | 8 | 1,548 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 398 |
| Transportation | 2 | 357 |
| Retail | 7 | 299 |
| Utilities | 6 | 119 |
| Education | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 2,330 workers across 9 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 1,548 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 3 | 955 |
| Collin | 3 | 780 |
| Travis | 4 | 594 |
| Tarrant | 4 | 565 |
| Williamson | 2 | 460 |
El Paso bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 19% of all affected workers with 955 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 3 | 955 |
| Plano | 2 | 771 |
| Austin | 4 | 594 |
| Fort Worth | 4 | 565 |
| Round Rock | 2 | 460 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Alcatel USA, Inc. - Plano at its Plano facility, reporting 762 affected workers. VF Jeanswear - El Paso followed with 582 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Texas. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.