North Carolina Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in North Carolina reported 3 WARN Act notices in June 2019, displacing an estimated 756 workers — signaling an acceleration from May and up 28% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 252 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 569 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 187 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 569 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 187 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg | 1 | 569 |
| Stanly | 1 | 129 |
| Columbus | 1 | 58 |
Mecklenburg absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 569 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 2 | 698 |
| Cary | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 698 |
| Layoff | 1 | 58 |
The high proportion of closures (92% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Charlotte | 569 | Closure | |
| Cap Yarns | Charlotte | 129 | Closure | |
| Cornerstone Building Brands | Cary | 58 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Walmart at its Charlotte facility, reporting 569 affected workers. Cap Yarns followed with 129 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the North Carolina labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.