The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 672 WARN Act notices in June 2023, covering approximately 54,451 workers — marking a decline from May and up 29% versus June 2022. Filings came from 40 states and territories, with an average of 81 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 32 | 15,287 |
| California | 226 | 10,212 |
| Indiana | 10 | 2,284 |
| Tennessee | 14 | 1,878 |
| Kentucky | 12 | 1,876 |
| Texas | 28 | 1,627 |
| Washington | 12 | 1,404 |
| Virginia | 16 | 1,374 |
| Ohio | 20 | 1,338 |
| New Jersey | 20 | 1,246 |
| Minnesota | 26 | 1,186 |
| Wisconsin | 28 | 1,185 |
| Georgia | 10 | 1,094 |
| Louisiana | 6 | 914 |
| Colorado | 26 | 883 |
| Florida | 15 | 845 |
| New Mexico | 6 | 831 |
| Maryland | 22 | 802 |
| Missouri | 3 | 801 |
| Arizona | 9 | 720 |
| North Carolina | 8 | 708 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 707 |
| Iowa | 17 | 576 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | 538 |
| Nebraska | 11 | 528 |
| Oregon | 8 | 518 |
| Mississippi | 7 | 407 |
| Hawaii | 12 | 363 |
| Nevada | 8 | 354 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | 319 |
| Michigan | 14 | 313 |
| West Virginia | 1 | 271 |
| Maine | 8 | 255 |
| Alabama | 2 | 172 |
| Idaho | 3 | 144 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 140 |
| Utah | 3 | 126 |
| Kansas | 4 | 99 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 64 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 62 |
Illinois led the nation with 15,287 workers affected across 32 notices , followed by California (10,212 workers) and Indiana (2,284 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 50 | 3,661 |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 2,998 |
| Other | 30 | 2,899 |
| Information & Technology | 20 | 1,282 |
| Mining & Energy | 7 | 962 |
| Transportation | 15 | 783 |
| Professional Services | 7 | 718 |
| Accommodation & Food | 16 | 688 |
| Retail | 11 | 526 |
| Finance & Insurance | 5 | 323 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 3,661 workers across 50 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 2,998 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 230 | 12,437 |
| Closure | 129 | 11,138 |
| Temporary Layoff | 2 | 190 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 53 |
Closures accounted for 21% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Campus, LLC | 80th Street, Illinois | 2,023 | |
| At&T | 320 Fulton Street, Illinois | 2,023 | |
| Autism Home Support Services, LLC | 85 Revere Dr, Illinois | 2,023 | |
| Cornerstone Building Brands | 16801 Exchange Ave, Illinois | 2,023 | |
| Matthew Warren, Inc | 9505 Winona Ave, Illinois | 2,023 | |
| Walgreens | Commerce Center Drive W, Illinois | 2,023 | |
| Reditus Laboratories, LLC | 200 Enterprise Drive, Illinois | 2,023 | |
| 3M - HQ | Maplewood, Minnesota | 1,100 | |
| GKN Aerospace | Hazelwood, Missouri | 715 | Closure |
| Bitwise Industries, Inc | Fresno, Georgia | 625 | Closure |
Leading the list was Aramark Campus, LLC in 80th Street, Illinois, reporting 2,023 affected workers. At&T followed with 2,023 workers.
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 Healthcare 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. Download the full dataset or explore state-by-state data.
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