North Carolina Layoffs — November 2014
Employers in North Carolina submitted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2014, putting at risk an estimated 249 workers — down from October and up 379% versus November 2013. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 112 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 72 |
| Retail | 1 | 65 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 112 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 72 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 1 | 112 |
| Moore | 1 | 72 |
| Rowan | 1 | 65 |
Union bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 112 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 112 |
| Southern Pines | 1 | 72 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 177 |
| Layoff | 1 | 72 |
The high proportion of closures (71% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbomeca Manufacturing | Monroe | 112 | Closure | |
| K2 Solutions | Southern Pines | 72 | Layoff | |
| Bottom Dollar Food Stores | Salisbury | 65 | Closure |
Topping the list was Turbomeca Manufacturing at its Monroe facility, reporting 112 affected workers. K2 Solutions followed with 72 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.