US Layoffs — July 2007

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 127 WARN Act notices in July 2007, putting at risk an estimated 14,419 workers — down from June and up 15% versus July 2006. Filings came from 18 states and territories, with an average of 114 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

New Jersey led the nation with 2,506 workers affected across 11 notices , followed by Pennsylvania (1,724 workers) and Illinois (1,491 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 5,238 workers across 51 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 2,294 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 38% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Chicago Transit Authority in Chicago, Illinois, reporting 1,093 affected workers. Stop & Shop followed with 920 workers.

Trend & Outlook

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 July 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, which also tracks SEC 8-K filings, bankruptcy proceedings, H-1B visa petitions, and unemployment claims across all six datasets. API access and data exports available.