Maine Layoffs — September 2023
Employers in Maine submitted 6 WARN Act notices in September 2023, putting at risk an estimated 123 workers and down 47% versus September 2022. The average filing covered 20 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 107 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 15 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 107 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Knox | 2 | 95 |
| Penobscot | 1 | 15 |
| Cumberland | 2 | 11 |
| Hancock | 1 | 2 |
Knox bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 95 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Thomaston | 2 | 95 |
| Hampden | 1 | 15 |
| Windham | 1 | 10 |
| Ellsworth | 1 | 2 |
| Portland | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Cement | Thomaston | 65 | ||
| Dragon Cement | Thomaston | 30 | ||
| Subway- Hampden | Hampden | 15 | ||
| Windham Weaponry | Windham | 10 | ||
| Made In Downeast Maine | Ellsworth | 2 | ||
| Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry | Portland | 1 |
Topping the list was Dragon Cement at its Thomaston facility, reporting 65 affected workers. Dragon Cement followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Maine's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Maine. 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 Maine WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.