The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers filed 112 WARN Act notices in June 2007, impacting roughly 14,687 workers — representing a notable rise over May and up 64% versus June 2006. Filings came from 17 states and territories, with an average of 131 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | 4,013 |
| New York | 9 | 2,626 |
| Ohio | 12 | 1,158 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | 1,044 |
| Florida | 17 | 999 |
| Maryland | 4 | 889 |
| Louisiana | 4 | 859 |
| Texas | 18 | 834 |
| New Jersey | 7 | 622 |
| Washington | 4 | 451 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 434 |
| Kansas | 2 | 217 |
| Missouri | 3 | 199 |
| Washington DC | 3 | 167 |
| Alabama | 1 | 99 |
| Georgia | 3 | 73 |
| Iowa | 1 | 3 |
Michigan led the nation with 4,013 workers affected across 10 notices , followed by New York (2,626 workers) and Ohio (1,158 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 5 | 3,779 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 2,078 |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1,405 |
| Other | 9 | 1,369 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 457 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 450 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 383 |
| Construction | 6 | 364 |
| Education | 2 | 139 |
| Transportation | 1 | 131 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 3,779 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 2,078 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 32 | 8,329 |
| Layoff | 14 | 1,162 |
Closures accounted for 57% of all affected workers nationally, indicating significant structural workforce adjustments.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer Jack Stores | Statewide, Michigan | 3,400 | Closure |
| Cabrini Medical Center | New York, New York | 889 | Closure |
| St. Vincent's Midtown Hospital | New York, New York | 700 | Closure |
| Tembec USA, LLC | St. Francisville, Louisiana | 539 | |
| Universal Maritime Service | Baltimore City, Maryland | 435 | Closure |
| Tyco Electronics | East Berlin, Pennsylvania | 336 | Closure |
| Pnc | Linthicum, Maryland | 323 | Layoff |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. - Prudential Equity Group (PEG) | New York, New York | 295 | Closure |
| ARAMARK Healthcare | Spokane, Washington | 245 | Closure |
| Optima Bus Corp., LLC | Valley Center, Kansas | 217 |
The single largest action involved Farmer Jack Stores in Statewide, Michigan, reporting 3,400 affected workers. Cabrini Medical Center followed with 889 workers.
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the the nation labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in June 2007. 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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