The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 110 WARN Act notices in May 2006, putting at risk an estimated 15,151 workers — down from April and up 56% versus May 2005. Filings came from 14 states and territories, with an average of 138 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 25 | 3,643 |
| Ohio | 13 | 2,954 |
| Alabama | 3 | 1,421 |
| Iowa | 5 | 1,151 |
| Texas | 11 | 1,107 |
| Georgia | 13 | 1,031 |
| New Jersey | 8 | 1,005 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | 843 |
| Washington | 3 | 730 |
| Michigan | 10 | 443 |
| Maryland | 4 | 306 |
| Washington DC | 2 | 239 |
| Alaska | 1 | 151 |
| Kansas | 2 | 127 |
Florida led the nation with 3,643 workers affected across 25 notices , followed by Ohio (2,954 workers) and Alabama (1,421 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1,730 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 869 |
| Finance & Insurance | 6 | 683 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 546 |
| Retail | 3 | 527 |
| Healthcare | 7 | 515 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 371 |
| Transportation | 6 | 354 |
| Other | 4 | 306 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 114 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,730 workers across 9 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 869 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 23 | 4,269 |
| Layoff | 15 | 864 |
Closures accounted for 28% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors - Moraine Assembly Plant | Moraine, Ohio | 1,100 | |
| Avondale Mills, Inc.., Sylacauga | Sylacauga, Alabama | 1,023 | Closure |
| Whirlpool Corporation | Newton, Iowa | 900 | Closure |
| Fairmount Turnberry Isle Resort & Club | Aventura, Florida | 589 | |
| Larry's Markets | Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Seattle, Tukwila, Washington | 545 | Closure |
| DynCorp International | Fort Hood, Texas | 537 | |
| Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC | Mulberry, Bartow, Florida | 379 | |
| Springs Industries, Inc | Hartwell, Georgia | 340 | |
| Sara Lee Food & Beverge | Cincinnati, Ohio | 334 | |
| Mead Westvaco Corporation | Dayton, Ohio | 300 |
Topping the list was General Motors - Moraine Assembly Plant in Moraine, Ohio, reporting 1,100 affected workers. Avondale Mills, Inc.., Sylacauga followed with 1,023 workers.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in May 2006. 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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