US Layoffs — June 2023

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 421 WARN Act notices in June 2023, covering approximately 28,544 workers — marking a decline from May and up 58% versus June 2022. Filings came from 38 states and territories, with an average of 68 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 7,322 workers affected across 178 notices , followed by Texas (1,385 workers) and Illinois (1,221 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 8,997 workers across 110 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 4,630 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 28% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

Leading the list was 3M - HQ in Maplewood, Minnesota, reporting 1,100 affected workers. GKN Aerospace followed with 715 workers.

Trend & Outlook

This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.

The filings reflect a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.

This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in June 2023. 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.