The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers logged 309 WARN Act notices in July 2021, involving roughly 51,527 workers — climbing above June and down 86% versus July 2020. Filings came from 35 states and territories, with an average of 167 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 39 | 26,964 |
| California | 85 | 4,628 |
| Texas | 32 | 2,566 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 1,977 |
| Connecticut | 4 | 1,718 |
| New Jersey | 7 | 1,696 |
| Oregon | 7 | 1,554 |
| Iowa | 12 | 1,095 |
| Colorado | 9 | 1,040 |
| Florida | 8 | 750 |
| Virginia | 8 | 750 |
| Maine | 3 | 624 |
| Washington | 6 | 588 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | 558 |
| Vermont | 4 | 529 |
| Alabama | 5 | 497 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | 375 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 312 |
| North Carolina | 3 | 283 |
| Missouri | 3 | 277 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 276 |
| Utah | 3 | 276 |
| Alaska | 2 | 268 |
| Idaho | 3 | 258 |
| Ohio | 6 | 256 |
| Minnesota | 5 | 239 |
| Georgia | 5 | 224 |
| Michigan | 3 | 218 |
| Nebraska | 2 | 202 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 188 |
| Hawaii | 7 | 163 |
| Nevada | 1 | 95 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | 83 |
| New York | 17 | 0 |
| Kansas | 1 | 0 |
Illinois led the nation with 26,964 workers affected across 39 notices , followed by California (4,628 workers) and Texas (2,566 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 32 | 3,698 |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3,435 |
| Retail | 7 | 2,400 |
| Education | 7 | 2,296 |
| Finance & Insurance | 6 | 2,044 |
| Other | 3 | 1,020 |
| Accommodation & Food | 14 | 788 |
| Healthcare | 14 | 558 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 326 |
| Utilities | 4 | 169 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 3,698 workers across 32 notices. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 3,435 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 70 | 5,537 |
| Closure | 66 | 5,307 |
| Temporary Layoff | 1 | 21 |
| Temporary Closure | 2 | 5 |
Closures accounted for 10% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Pratt Company, LLC | 401 S Highland Ave, Illinois | 2,022 | |
| Aramark at Chicago Public Schools | 3113 S Rhodes Avenue, Illinois | 2,021 | |
| Arlington Park Racecourse, LLC | 2200 W Euclid Ave, Illinois | 2,021 | |
| Chemtool Incorporated | 61165 Prairie Hill Rd, Illinois | 2,021 | |
| Corsicana Bedding, LLC | 970 S Lake St, Illinois | 2,021 | |
| Dynapar Corporation | 1675 N Delany Rd, Illinois | 2,021 | |
| Greenlee Tools, Inc | 702 W Main St, Illinois | 2,021 | |
| Morton Salt, Inc | Ste 3000, Illinois | 2,021 | |
| Surefit Home Decor | 1500 S Wolf Rd, Illinois | 2,021 | |
| Uniqlo USA LLC | 830 N Michigan Ave, Illinois | 2,021 |
The biggest impact was at Henry Pratt Company, LLC in 401 S Highland Ave, Illinois, reporting 2,022 affected workers. Aramark at Chicago Public Schools followed with 2,021 workers.
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in July 2021. 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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