Texas Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in Texas submitted 13 WARN Act notices in December 2011, putting at risk an estimated 1,025 workers — down from November and up 34% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 393 |
| Transportation | 2 | 232 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 210 |
| Education | 1 | 99 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 81 |
| Utilities | 1 | 6 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 393 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 232 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 3 | 240 |
| Dallas | 2 | 224 |
| Bell | 1 | 210 |
| Harris | 4 | 141 |
| Gregg | 1 | 107 |
Tarrant bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 240 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 3 | 240 |
| Irving | 2 | 224 |
| Fort Hood | 1 | 210 |
| Longview | 1 | 107 |
| Newton | 1 | 99 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was American Eagle & Executive Airlines at its Fort Worth facility, reporting 223 affected workers. Northrop Grumman Technical Services followed with 210 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Texas. 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 Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.