Rhode Island Layoffs — September 2011
Employers in Rhode Island reported 1 WARN Act notices in September 2011, displacing an estimated 9 workers — signaling a deceleration from August. The average filing covered 9 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 9 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 9 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 1 | 9 |
Newport saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 9 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 1 | 9 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 9 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Rhode Island's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corp - Global Training & Logistics | Newport | 9 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Lockheed Martin Corp - Global Training & Logistics at its Newport facility, reporting 9 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Rhode Island's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Rhode Island. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Rhode Island WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.