The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 108 WARN Act notices in September 2005, putting at risk an estimated 8,575 workers — down from August and down 28% versus September 2004. Filings came from 14 states and territories, with an average of 79 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | 1,684 |
| Georgia | 14 | 1,471 |
| Florida | 15 | 1,457 |
| Michigan | 7 | 1,025 |
| New Jersey | 12 | 974 |
| Alabama | 5 | 678 |
| Ohio | 4 | 518 |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | 357 |
| Washington | 6 | 214 |
| Kansas | 6 | 88 |
| Maryland | 2 | 49 |
| Vermont | 1 | 45 |
| Washington DC | 1 | 14 |
| Iowa | 1 | 1 |
Texas led the nation with 1,684 workers affected across 13 notices , followed by Georgia (1,471 workers) and Florida (1,457 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1,656 |
| Transportation | 3 | 711 |
| Finance & Insurance | 8 | 482 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 325 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 282 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 251 |
| Retail | 1 | 138 |
| Construction | 1 | 108 |
| Other | 2 | 49 |
| Education | 1 | 33 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,656 workers across 9 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 711 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 21 | 1,493 |
| Closure | 25 | 845 |
Closures accounted for 10% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Demonstration Services | San Antonio, Texas | 733 | |
| Northwest Airlines | Romulus, Michigan | 662 | Layoff |
| Cooper-standard Automotive, Inc | Griffin, Georgia | 347 | |
| Atlantic Sugar Associ., Inc | Belle Glade, Florida | 344 | |
| Lenox China | Pomona, New Jersey | 285 | |
| Renaissance Pineisle Resort & Golf Club | Buford, Georgia | 251 | |
| TRW Automotive | Fremont, Ohio | 250 | |
| Bae Systems, 10Th St. Forge Facility | Anniston, Alabama | 222 | Layoff |
| Saint-Gobain Containers | Carteret, New Jersey | 200 | |
| Commscope | Scottsboro, Alabama | 180 | Closure |
Topping the list was Pro Demonstration Services in San Antonio, Texas, reporting 733 affected workers. Northwest Airlines followed with 662 workers.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in September 2005. 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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