The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 223 WARN Act notices in April 2010, covering approximately 29,235 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 15% versus April 2009. Filings came from 24 states and territories, with an average of 131 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 78 | 8,670 |
| New York | 26 | 7,684 |
| Texas | 28 | 2,249 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | 1,734 |
| Ohio | 8 | 1,015 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 986 |
| Florida | 7 | 971 |
| Arizona | 1 | 953 |
| Indiana | 4 | 835 |
| Missouri | 4 | 680 |
| Louisiana | 6 | 637 |
| Georgia | 3 | 428 |
| Iowa | 4 | 354 |
| Maryland | 4 | 351 |
| Michigan | 4 | 295 |
| New Jersey | 5 | 281 |
| Kansas | 10 | 256 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 250 |
| Delaware | 1 | 150 |
| Washington DC | 1 | 149 |
| Washington | 1 | 125 |
| Utah | 2 | 100 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 55 |
| Alabama | 1 | 27 |
California led the nation with 8,670 workers affected across 78 notices , followed by New York (7,684 workers) and Texas (2,249 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20 | 6,055 |
| Transportation | 12 | 4,705 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 2,944 |
| Other | 16 | 1,475 |
| Retail | 3 | 891 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 616 |
| Utilities | 7 | 435 |
| Finance & Insurance | 8 | 379 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 340 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 283 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 6,055 workers across 20 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 4,705 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 37 | 10,225 |
| Layoff | 36 | 2,835 |
Closures accounted for 35% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc (Nummi) | Fremont, California | 3,698 | |
| Atlantic Express Transportation Corp | Staten Island, New York | 3,031 | Closure |
| St Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York - Medical Center | New York, New York | 2,850 | Closure |
| ATC/Vancom of Arizona L.P. dba Veolia Tranport | Phoenix, Arizona | 953 | |
| New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc | Fremont, California | 723 | |
| MTA New York City Transit (TA) (and subsidiary, the Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority) | New York, New York | 676 | Layoff |
| Arrow Air, Inc | Miami, Florida | 473 | |
| Ralphs Crocery Company | Riverside, California | 418 | |
| Ralphs Grocery Company | Riverside, California | 417 | |
| Navistar (dba Indpls Casting Corp.) | Indianapolis, Indiana | 415 | Closure |
Leading the list was New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc (Nummi) in Fremont, California, reporting 3,698 affected workers. Atlantic Express Transportation Corp followed with 3,031 workers.
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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 April 2010. 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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