The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 130 WARN Act notices in July 2007, putting at risk an estimated 13,513 workers — down from June and up 23% versus July 2006. Filings came from 17 states and territories, with an average of 104 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 12 | 2,506 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | 1,724 |
| Ohio | 11 | 1,369 |
| Florida | 13 | 1,255 |
| Michigan | 9 | 1,211 |
| New York | 15 | 1,018 |
| Georgia | 9 | 684 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 680 |
| Maryland | 7 | 618 |
| Missouri | 4 | 571 |
| Alabama | 3 | 534 |
| Texas | 11 | 307 |
| Washington DC | 4 | 247 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 225 |
| Washington | 4 | 222 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 177 |
| Kansas | 2 | 165 |
New Jersey led the nation with 2,506 workers affected across 12 notices , followed by Pennsylvania (1,724 workers) and Ohio (1,369 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2,067 |
| Other | 13 | 1,169 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 1,097 |
| Healthcare | 5 | 1,087 |
| Finance & Insurance | 10 | 980 |
| Transportation | 5 | 752 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 225 |
| Retail | 5 | 155 |
| Education | 2 | 137 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 103 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 2,067 workers across 17 notices. Separately, Other reported 1,169 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 42 | 3,944 |
| Layoff | 24 | 2,201 |
Closures accounted for 29% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stop & Shop | Statewide, New Jersey | 920 | |
| St. Barnabas Health | Union, New Jersey | 820 | |
| McNeil PPC | Lititz, Pennsylvania | 340 | Layoff |
| Westpoint Home-Lanier Plant | Valley, Alabama | 300 | Closure |
| Trussway LTD | Sparta, Michigan | 260 | Closure |
| Bell Industries | Springfield, Missouri | 246 | Layoff |
| First Data | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 240 | |
| First Data | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 240 | |
| Stream | Tampa, Florida | 234 | |
| Dura Automotive Systems | Jacksonville, Florida | 233 |
Topping the list was Stop & Shop in Statewide, New Jersey, reporting 920 affected workers. St. Barnabas Health followed with 820 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 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. Download the full dataset or explore state-by-state data.
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