The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 112 WARN Act notices in November 2007, affecting an estimated 16,965 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 61% versus November 2006. Filings came from 17 states and territories, with an average of 151 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 12 | 2,604 |
| Texas | 11 | 2,492 |
| New York | 13 | 2,490 |
| Michigan | 13 | 1,802 |
| Missouri | 4 | 1,538 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | 1,255 |
| Alabama | 4 | 845 |
| Ohio | 6 | 835 |
| Florida | 9 | 722 |
| Kentucky | 4 | 528 |
| Georgia | 5 | 496 |
| Washington | 4 | 415 |
| Kansas | 6 | 378 |
| Maryland | 3 | 373 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 89 |
| Washington DC | 4 | 67 |
| Iowa | 1 | 36 |
New Jersey led the nation with 2,604 workers affected across 12 notices , followed by Texas (2,492 workers) and New York (2,490 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 10 | 3,354 |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1,153 |
| Other | 7 | 965 |
| Finance & Insurance | 8 | 855 |
| Transportation | 1 | 708 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 510 |
| Construction | 3 | 485 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 345 |
| Retail | 3 | 331 |
| Real Estate | 2 | 147 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 3,354 workers across 10 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 1,153 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 41 | 6,259 |
| Layoff | 23 | 3,054 |
Closures accounted for 37% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | Fenton, Missouri | 1,078 | Layoff |
| Bayonne Medical Ctr | Bayonne, New Jersey | 1,020 | |
| Chrysler Corporation (Jefferson North) | Detroit, Michigan | 911 | Layoff |
| Cabrini Medical Center | New York, New York | 778 | Closure |
| UTi Integrated Logistics, Inc | Baytown, Texas | 708 | |
| Mercy Jeannette Hospital | Jeannette, Pennsylvania | 678 | Closure |
| Pathmark | Carteret, New Jersey | 557 | |
| Victory Memorial Hospital and the Brighton Beach Clinic | Brooklyn, New York | 513 | Closure |
| Wolverine Tube, Inc | Decatur, Alabama | 464 | Closure |
| Prc | Austin, Texas | 430 |
The largest notice was filed by Chrysler in Fenton, Missouri, reporting 1,078 affected workers. Bayonne Medical Ctr followed with 1,020 workers.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in November 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.
Get weekly layoff reports in your inbox
Free weekly digest of WARN Act filings and analysis.
