The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 440 WARN Act notices in May 2015, putting at risk an estimated 33,338 workers — down from April and up 13% versus May 2014. Filings came from 32 states and territories, with an average of 76 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 144 | 8,350 |
| Texas | 47 | 3,407 |
| New York | 32 | 3,204 |
| Tennessee | 12 | 1,896 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | 1,661 |
| Florida | 12 | 1,358 |
| Georgia | 18 | 1,345 |
| Kentucky | 21 | 1,260 |
| Michigan | 4 | 1,123 |
| Ohio | 10 | 1,116 |
| Maryland | 4 | 1,068 |
| Colorado | 28 | 1,058 |
| New Jersey | 11 | 976 |
| Montana | 2 | 682 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | 661 |
| Arizona | 6 | 582 |
| Missouri | 5 | 568 |
| Indiana | 6 | 566 |
| Louisiana | 4 | 531 |
| Vermont | 7 | 297 |
| Mississippi | 3 | 246 |
| Virginia | 4 | 227 |
| Nebraska | 6 | 218 |
| Iowa | 4 | 208 |
| Washington | 2 | 180 |
| Connecticut | 10 | 152 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 120 |
| Kansas | 4 | 101 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 100 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 57 |
| Utah | 2 | 20 |
| Illinois | 8 | 0 |
California led the nation with 8,350 workers affected across 144 notices , followed by Texas (3,407 workers) and New York (3,204 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 23 | 2,384 |
| Other | 21 | 2,291 |
| Transportation | 24 | 1,581 |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1,427 |
| Utilities | 6 | 1,256 |
| Admin & Support Services | 4 | 1,164 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 752 |
| Agriculture | 4 | 515 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 427 |
| Finance & Insurance | 9 | 421 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 2,384 workers across 23 notices. Separately, Other reported 2,291 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 126 | 10,374 |
| Layoff | 106 | 6,669 |
| Temporary Layoff | 3 | 106 |
Closures accounted for 31% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Motor Credit Corporation | Torrance, California | 941 | Closure |
| Hiller Incorporated | Statewide, Michigan | 846 | Closure |
| Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services - Residences and Day Habilitation | Brooklyn, New York | 719 | Closure |
| Envoy Air. Inc | Jamaica, New York | 693 | Closure |
| Conduit Global | Cordova, Tennessee | 592 | Layoff |
| Conduit Global | Cordova, Tennessee | 592 | |
| Gulf Marine Fabricators - Aransas Pass | Aransas Pass, Texas | 554 | |
| Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care | Joshua Tree, California | 541 | Layoff |
| TIC Energy & Chemical, Inc-(TEC) -Freeport | Freeport, Texas | 500 | |
| Safran Labinal Power Systems | Maryland | 480 | Closure |
Topping the list was Toyota Motor Credit Corporation in Torrance, California, reporting 941 affected workers. Hiller Incorporated followed with 846 workers.
These figures highlight 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 May 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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