North Carolina Layoffs — February 2013
Employers in North Carolina submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2013, putting at risk an estimated 859 workers — down from January and up 117% versus February 2012. The average filing covered 286 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 859 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 859 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford | 1 | 664 |
| Person | 1 | 98 |
| Macon | 1 | 97 |
Guilford felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 664 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 1 | 664 |
| Roxboro | 1 | 98 |
| Franklin | 1 | 97 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 859 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Connectivity | Greensboro | 664 | Closure | |
| Aleris Rolled Products | Roxboro | 98 | Closure | |
| Whitley Products | Franklin | 97 | Closure |
Topping the list was Te Connectivity at its Greensboro facility, reporting 664 affected workers. Aleris Rolled Products followed with 98 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for North Carolina'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 North Carolina. 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 North Carolina WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.