Maryland Layoffs — September 2002
Employers in Maryland reported 8 WARN Act notices in September 2002, displacing an estimated 707 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and down 51% versus September 2001. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 337 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 187 |
| Transportation | 3 | 142 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 41 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 337 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 187 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | 4 | 485 |
| Prince George's | 1 | 130 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 68 |
| Washington | 1 | 14 |
| Dorchester | 1 | 10 |
Anne Arundel saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 485 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| A.a | 2 | 310 |
| Baltimore | 2 | 175 |
| Prince George's | 1 | 130 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 68 |
| Hagerstown | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 367 |
| Closure | 5 | 340 |
Closures accounted for 48% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciena | A.a | 269 | Layoff | |
| Aetna | Prince George's | 130 | Closure | |
| Consolid. Freightways | Baltimore | 118 | Closure | |
| Thermo Radiometrie | Montgomery | 68 | Closure | |
| Bank of America | Baltimore | 57 | Layoff | |
| Iphotonics | A.a | 41 | Layoff | |
| Consolid. Freightways | Hagerstown | 14 | Closure | |
| Consolid. Freightways | Hurlock | 10 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Ciena at its A.a facility, reporting 269 affected workers. Aetna followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maryland'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 Maryland. 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 Maryland WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.