Maryland Layoffs — November 2003
Employers in Maryland recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2003, covering approximately 346 workers — marking a decline from October and up 42% versus November 2002. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 340 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 6 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 340 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 6 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 240 |
| Anne Arundel | 2 | 106 |
Washington was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 240 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | 1 | 240 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 100 |
| Glen Burnie | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 246 |
| Closure | 1 | 100 |
Closures accounted for 29% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GST Autoleather | Williamsport | 240 | Layoff | |
| CHC Industries | Baltimore | 100 | Closure | |
| Chico's | Glen Burnie | 6 | Layoff |
Leading the list was GST Autoleather at its Williamsport facility, reporting 240 affected workers. CHC Industries followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.