The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 152 WARN Act notices in October 2007, covering approximately 19,190 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and up 15% versus October 2006. Filings came from 19 states and territories, with an average of 126 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9 | 2,330 |
| Texas | 16 | 2,320 |
| Ohio | 15 | 2,242 |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | 2,082 |
| New York | 20 | 1,884 |
| Alabama | 5 | 1,694 |
| Florida | 21 | 1,513 |
| Georgia | 10 | 1,184 |
| New Jersey | 10 | 1,153 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 748 |
| Louisiana | 4 | 477 |
| Missouri | 2 | 340 |
| Iowa | 2 | 300 |
| Washington DC | 2 | 291 |
| Washington | 2 | 223 |
| Vermont | 1 | 207 |
| Kansas | 2 | 93 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 60 |
| Maryland | 1 | 49 |
Michigan led the nation with 2,330 workers affected across 9 notices , followed by Texas (2,320 workers) and Ohio (2,242 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2,857 |
| Finance & Insurance | 10 | 1,145 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 721 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 657 |
| Construction | 7 | 628 |
| Transportation | 6 | 539 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 381 |
| Professional Services | 4 | 284 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 182 |
| Retail | 2 | 180 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 2,857 workers across 17 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 1,145 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 49 | 6,313 |
| Layoff | 24 | 3,628 |
Closures accounted for 33% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delphi Steering Systems | Athens, Alabama | 1,020 | Closure |
| GM Lansing (Delta Twp.) | Lansing, Michigan | 1,010 | Layoff |
| GM Hamtramck "Poletown" Ass'y Plant | Detroit, Michigan | 767 | Layoff |
| Goodyear Tire Company | Tyler, Texas | 662 | |
| Warminster Hospital | Warminster, Pennsylvania | 559 | Closure |
| Ravenna Aluminum, Inc | Ravenna, Rootstown, Ohio | 461 | |
| Delphi | Columbus, Ohio | 426 | |
| CVS Caremark - Fort Worth | Fort Worth, Texas | 372 | |
| PSA Airlines, Inc | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 361 | Closure |
| Westpoint Home-Carter Plant | Valley, Alabama | 350 | Closure |
Leading the list was Delphi Steering Systems in Athens, Alabama, reporting 1,020 affected workers. GM Lansing (Delta Twp.) followed with 1,010 workers.
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the the nation labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in October 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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