US Layoffs — June 2017
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 243 WARN Act notices in June 2017, covering approximately 20,713 workers — marking a decline from May and down 24% versus June 2016. Filings came from 35 states and territories, with an average of 85 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 48 | 4,658 |
| New York | 46 | 2,710 |
| Washington | 5 | 1,260 |
| Georgia | 16 | 1,258 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 904 |
| Texas | 14 | 829 |
| Florida | 7 | 824 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 742 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 704 |
| Illinois | 5 | 641 |
| Louisiana | 6 | 579 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | 500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | 426 |
| Mississippi | 4 | 425 |
| Kansas | 7 | 423 |
| Virginia | 4 | 405 |
| Oregon | 5 | 399 |
| Colorado | 8 | 380 |
| Ohio | 5 | 345 |
| Indiana | 4 | 311 |
| Maryland | 3 | 274 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 229 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | 226 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 213 |
| Vermont | 6 | 211 |
| Iowa | 6 | 180 |
| Alabama | 1 | 158 |
| Missouri | 2 | 150 |
| Arizona | 1 | 78 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 77 |
| Nevada | 1 | 76 |
| Maine | 2 | 62 |
| Nebraska | 3 | 42 |
| West Virginia | 1 | 9 |
| Michigan | 1 | 5 |
California led the nation with 4,658 workers affected across 48 notices , followed by New York (2,710 workers) and Washington (1,260 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 65 | 6,466 |
| Accommodation & Food | 23 | 3,096 |
| Retail | 57 | 3,056 |
| Healthcare | 27 | 2,313 |
| Professional Services | 11 | 1,352 |
| Information & Technology | 13 | 1,139 |
| Wholesale Trade | 9 | 842 |
| Utilities | 6 | 532 |
| Mining & Energy | 5 | 356 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 305 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 6,466 workers across 65 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 3,096 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 117 | 10,377 |
| Layoff | 34 | 3,297 |
Closures accounted for 50% of all affected workers nationally, indicating significant structural workforce adjustments.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Seattle, Washington | 580 | |
| Nestle | Glendale, California | 565 | Closure |
| Sodexo | Columbia, South Carolina | 525 | Closure |
| Brock | Kingsport, Tennessee | 507 | Layoff |
| Sodexo | Atlanta, Georgia | 372 | |
| Adventist Health | Walla Walla, Washington | 371 | Closure |
| Parker Hannifin | Modesto, California | 362 | Closure |
| Allied Health Services | Bronx, New York | 351 | Closure |
| Mid-State Raceway, Inc. dba Vernon Downs Casino Hotel | Vernon, New York | 345 | Closure |
| Excel Industies | Hesston, Kansas | 270 |
Leading the list was Boeing in Seattle, Washington, reporting 580 affected workers. Nestle followed with 565 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in June 2017. 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, which also tracks SEC 8-K filings, bankruptcy proceedings, H-1B visa petitions, and unemployment claims across all six datasets. API access and data exports available.