Texas Layoffs — November 2006
Employers in Texas posted 16 WARN Act notices in November 2006, affecting an estimated 1,088 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 24% versus November 2005. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 601 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 320 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 88 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 55 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 24 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 601 workers across 8 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 320 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 3 | 314 |
| El Paso | 4 | 261 |
| Gregg | 1 | 232 |
| Erath | 1 | 122 |
| Milam | 1 | 65 |
Dallas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 314 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 4 | 261 |
| Longview | 1 | 232 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 230 |
| Dallas | 3 | 139 |
| Stephenville | 1 | 122 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Good Shepherd Health System at its Longview facility, reporting 232 affected workers. Danvid Windows & Doors followed with 230 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Texas. 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 Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.