The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 110 WARN Act notices in August 2004, displacing an estimated 13,908 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and up 39% versus August 2003. Filings came from 14 states and territories, with an average of 126 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | 2,315 |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | 2,285 |
| Texas | 19 | 2,093 |
| Michigan | 11 | 1,379 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 1,126 |
| Alabama | 2 | 1,092 |
| New Jersey | 9 | 926 |
| Ohio | 6 | 829 |
| Georgia | 6 | 744 |
| Kansas | 10 | 297 |
| Washington | 3 | 289 |
| Vermont | 2 | 257 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 140 |
| Maryland | 3 | 136 |
Florida led the nation with 2,315 workers affected across 16 notices , followed by Pennsylvania (2,285 workers) and Texas (2,093 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 11 | 2,157 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 1,577 |
| Other | 7 | 699 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 681 |
| Finance & Insurance | 7 | 665 |
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 581 |
| Transportation | 3 | 387 |
| Retail | 3 | 378 |
| Government | 1 | 109 |
| Utilities | 1 | 100 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 2,157 workers across 11 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 1,577 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 18 | 3,679 |
| Layoff | 19 | 1,502 |
Closures accounted for 26% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Telemarketing Corporation | Huntsville, Alabama | 1,081 | Closure |
| Medical College of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 702 | Closure |
| Techneglas Inc | Pittston, Pennsylvania | 670 | Closure |
| Robert Bosch Corp. Chassis Davis | St. Joseph, Michigan | 530 | Layoff |
| American Medical Response | Largo, Florida | 425 | |
| Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc | Stuart, Florida | 375 | |
| Capital One Services, Inc | Tampa, Florida | 363 | |
| Techneglas | Columbus, Ohio | 358 | |
| Jumpking Incorporated - Mesquite | Mesquite, Texas | 340 | |
| GST Autoleather | Fleetwood, Pennsylvania | 296 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from West Telemarketing Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama, reporting 1,081 affected workers. Medical College of Pennsylvania followed with 702 workers.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in August 2004. 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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