The US labor market showed continued flux as employers filed 111 WARN Act notices in October 2006, impacting roughly 16,738 workers — representing a pullback from September and up 63% versus October 2005. Filings came from 15 states and territories, with an average of 151 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 15 | 6,294 |
| Texas | 14 | 1,542 |
| Alabama | 6 | 1,251 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | 1,156 |
| New Jersey | 10 | 1,124 |
| Michigan | 9 | 1,056 |
| New York | 8 | 919 |
| Florida | 7 | 766 |
| Washington | 6 | 577 |
| Iowa | 5 | 531 |
| Missouri | 3 | 367 |
| Georgia | 5 | 359 |
| Kansas | 6 | 322 |
| Maryland | 4 | 274 |
| Washington DC | 1 | 200 |
Ohio led the nation with 6,294 workers affected across 15 notices , followed by Texas (1,542 workers) and Alabama (1,251 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1,070 |
| Information & Technology | 5 | 1,060 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 583 |
| Other | 7 | 468 |
| Transportation | 2 | 306 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 300 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 291 |
| Retail | 3 | 260 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 188 |
| Utilities | 2 | 91 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,070 workers across 10 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 1,060 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 34 | 3,880 |
| Layoff | 23 | 2,451 |
Closures accounted for 23% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Markets, LLC | Maple Heights, Ohio | 4,133 | |
| Drummond Company, Inc | Adger, Alabama | 475 | Layoff |
| Plastech | Bryan, Ohio | 392 | |
| Unicco Service Company | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 364 | |
| Altana Pharma US | Florham Park, New Jersey | 350 | |
| Royal Window Coverings (USA) L.P | Houston, Texas | 307 | |
| Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc | Schenectady, New York | 300 | Closure |
| Frito-Lay, Inc | Lubbock, Texas | 282 | |
| Maytag Corporation | Newton, Iowa | 280 | Closure |
| Erie Logistics | Maple Heights, Ohio | 256 |
The single largest action involved Tops Markets, LLC in Maple Heights, Ohio, reporting 4,133 affected workers. Drummond Company, Inc followed with 475 workers.
The data underscores 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 October 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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