The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 397 WARN Act notices in February 2015, covering approximately 36,136 workers — marking a decline from January and up 29% versus February 2014. Filings came from 34 states and territories, with an average of 91 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 116 | 12,329 |
| Texas | 30 | 3,689 |
| Oklahoma | 30 | 3,242 |
| New York | 31 | 2,150 |
| New Jersey | 9 | 2,036 |
| Florida | 14 | 1,481 |
| Kentucky | 19 | 1,404 |
| Washington | 8 | 1,154 |
| Louisiana | 5 | 1,139 |
| Indiana | 12 | 1,104 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | 1,014 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 783 |
| Virginia | 17 | 742 |
| Tennessee | 12 | 618 |
| Georgia | 13 | 555 |
| Maryland | 4 | 416 |
| Michigan | 2 | 373 |
| Alabama | 6 | 368 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | 284 |
| Delaware | 2 | 244 |
| Connecticut | 4 | 196 |
| Nebraska | 10 | 174 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 100 |
| South Dakota | 2 | 98 |
| Missouri | 1 | 93 |
| Colorado | 6 | 92 |
| Ohio | 2 | 91 |
| Mississippi | 3 | 81 |
| Idaho | 3 | 60 |
| Vermont | 1 | 19 |
| Iowa | 2 | 4 |
| Oregon | 2 | 2 |
| Kansas | 2 | 1 |
| Illinois | 9 | 0 |
California led the nation with 12,329 workers affected across 116 notices , followed by Texas (3,689 workers) and Oklahoma (3,242 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 11 | 2,442 |
| Other | 25 | 2,315 |
| Mining & Energy | 16 | 1,292 |
| Transportation | 10 | 1,076 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 965 |
| Finance & Insurance | 18 | 866 |
| Retail | 9 | 755 |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 647 |
| Utilities | 7 | 598 |
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 586 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 2,442 workers across 11 notices. At the same time, Other reported 2,315 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 121 | 10,580 |
| Closure | 91 | 8,732 |
| Temporary Closure | 2 | 925 |
| Temporary Layoff | 1 | 9 |
Closures accounted for 27% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority - IZOD CENTER | East Rutherford, New Jersey | 1,400 | |
| Doctors Medical Center | San Pablo, California | 709 | Layoff |
| Doctors Medical Center | San Pablo, California | 709 | Layoff |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 700 | |
| Radio Shack Corporation | Ft. Worth, Texas | 683 | |
| USS-POSCO Industries | Pittsburg, California | 666 | Temporary Closure |
| Northrop Grumman Technical | Fort Irwin, California | 443 | Layoff |
| Computer Sciences Raytheon | Patrick Air Force Base, Florida | 420 | |
| DreamWorks Animation | Redwood City, California | 403 | Closure |
| DreamWorks Animation | Redwood City, California | 403 | Closure |
Leading the list was New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority - IZOD CENTER in East Rutherford, New Jersey, reporting 1,400 affected workers. Doctors Medical Center followed with 709 workers.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in February 2015. 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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