The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 211 WARN Act notices in September 2011, putting at risk an estimated 18,938 workers — down from August and up 51% versus September 2010. Filings came from 26 states and territories, with an average of 90 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | 5,157 |
| California | 57 | 3,307 |
| Florida | 15 | 2,125 |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | 1,278 |
| New Jersey | 6 | 1,066 |
| Texas | 21 | 944 |
| Indiana | 8 | 895 |
| Georgia | 5 | 503 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 492 |
| Maryland | 3 | 465 |
| Missouri | 3 | 455 |
| Kentucky | 6 | 374 |
| Kansas | 10 | 326 |
| Michigan | 2 | 228 |
| Mississippi | 5 | 216 |
| Ohio | 2 | 211 |
| Virginia | 4 | 191 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | 173 |
| Washington DC | 6 | 173 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 102 |
| Utah | 2 | 70 |
| Arizona | 1 | 69 |
| Washington | 1 | 67 |
| Oregon | 1 | 35 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 16 |
| Iowa | 1 | 0 |
New York led the nation with 5,157 workers affected across 32 notices , followed by California (3,307 workers) and Florida (2,125 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | 3,326 |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1,496 |
| Information & Technology | 9 | 1,231 |
| Finance & Insurance | 10 | 1,069 |
| Transportation | 10 | 779 |
| Healthcare | 7 | 581 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 302 |
| Retail | 3 | 243 |
| Admin & Support Services | 2 | 187 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 186 |
The Other sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 3,326 workers across 18 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 1,496 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 37 | 5,585 |
| Layoff | 38 | 2,342 |
Closures accounted for 29% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Services Systems, Inc | Astoria, New York | 1,952 | Closure |
| Uss-Posco Industries | Pittsburg, California | 706 | |
| New Process Gear, Inc. (Division of Magna Powertrain) | East Syracuse, New York | 498 | Closure |
| New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority | East Rutherford, New Jersey | 450 | |
| Unilever Ice Cream | Maryland | 437 | Closure |
| Georgia-Pacific | Hawthorne, Florida | 400 | |
| Sikorsky Naval Air Station Whiting Field | Milton, Florida | 381 | |
| Downtown Bronx Medical Associates, P.C. @ Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center | Bronx, New York | 374 | Closure |
| Hyatt Regency Crown Center | Kansas City, Missouri | 337 | Layoff |
| Wells Fargo | Lake Mary, Florida | 304 |
Topping the list was Home Services Systems, Inc in Astoria, New York, reporting 1,952 affected workers. Uss-Posco Industries followed with 706 workers.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Other sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in September 2011. 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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