The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 262 WARN Act notices in June 2014, covering approximately 28,842 workers — marking a decline from May and up 28% versus June 2013. Filings came from 28 states and territories, with an average of 110 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 102 | 9,057 |
| New Jersey | 8 | 5,547 |
| Ohio | 3 | 1,591 |
| New York | 28 | 1,590 |
| Texas | 17 | 1,439 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 1,082 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | 1,051 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 1,020 |
| Virginia | 9 | 774 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 750 |
| Missouri | 5 | 697 |
| Florida | 7 | 601 |
| Georgia | 9 | 514 |
| Washington | 3 | 377 |
| Louisiana | 3 | 308 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 291 |
| Tennessee | 7 | 281 |
| Indiana | 3 | 266 |
| Michigan | 4 | 232 |
| Connecticut | 4 | 230 |
| Mississippi | 7 | 187 |
| Arizona | 3 | 183 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 182 |
| Oregon | 2 | 164 |
| Kansas | 4 | 142 |
| Iowa | 3 | 139 |
| Nebraska | 3 | 98 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 49 |
California led the nation with 9,057 workers affected across 102 notices , followed by New Jersey (5,547 workers) and Ohio (1,591 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 3,560 |
| Healthcare | 23 | 2,397 |
| Other | 16 | 1,397 |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1,265 |
| Retail | 12 | 1,156 |
| Transportation | 7 | 781 |
| Finance & Insurance | 10 | 668 |
| Accommodation & Food | 8 | 412 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 371 |
| Education | 8 | 362 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 3,560 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 2,397 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 76 | 7,601 |
| Closure | 75 | 6,713 |
Closures accounted for 23% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revel Entertainment Group, LLC | Atlantic City, New Jersey | 3,286 | |
| Summit Campus | Oakland, California | 1,584 | Layoff |
| New Century Transportation, Inc | Westampton, New Jersey | 1,577 | |
| EveryWare | Lancaster, Ohio | 1,180 | |
| Emanual Medical Center, Inc | Turlock, California | 1,130 | Layoff |
| Capital One | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | 750 | |
| EveryWare Global Inc | Monaca, Pennsylvania | 446 | |
| AT&T Mobility Services, LLC/Customer | Atwater, California | 397 | Closure |
| CareFusion Resources, LLC | San Diego, New Jersey | 390 | |
| Bank of America | Charlotte, North Carolina | 382 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Revel Entertainment Group, LLC in Atlantic City, New Jersey, reporting 3,286 affected workers. Summit Campus followed with 1,584 workers.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Arts & Entertainment sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in June 2014. 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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