The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 659 WARN Act notices in November 2023, involving roughly 69,965 workers — falling below October and up 35% versus November 2022. Filings came from 41 states and territories, with an average of 106 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 25 | 23,499 |
| California | 275 | 16,824 |
| New Jersey | 17 | 3,807 |
| Michigan | 27 | 3,231 |
| Wisconsin | 12 | 2,356 |
| Texas | 24 | 2,006 |
| Kentucky | 7 | 1,384 |
| Ohio | 14 | 1,258 |
| New York | 37 | 1,214 |
| Louisiana | 13 | 1,174 |
| Massachusetts | 14 | 1,152 |
| South Carolina | 8 | 1,086 |
| Florida | 7 | 1,050 |
| Georgia | 8 | 1,021 |
| Colorado | 11 | 959 |
| Washington DC | 2 | 868 |
| Utah | 11 | 798 |
| Maryland | 11 | 752 |
| Nebraska | 6 | 741 |
| Washington | 9 | 715 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | 686 |
| Virginia | 10 | 648 |
| Alabama | 4 | 338 |
| Arizona | 9 | 326 |
| Minnesota | 21 | 293 |
| Iowa | 14 | 264 |
| New Mexico | 3 | 219 |
| Indiana | 2 | 186 |
| South Dakota | 2 | 182 |
| Nevada | 6 | 170 |
| Kansas | 9 | 169 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 149 |
| Missouri | 3 | 129 |
| Oregon | 2 | 96 |
| Hawaii | 6 | 79 |
| Mississippi | 2 | 77 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 26 |
| Maine | 9 | 18 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 15 |
| Vermont | 1 | 0 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 0 |
Illinois led the nation with 23,499 workers affected across 25 notices , followed by California (16,824 workers) and New Jersey (3,807 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 66 | 7,012 |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 6,904 |
| Information & Technology | 34 | 1,974 |
| Accommodation & Food | 36 | 1,706 |
| Transportation | 18 | 1,500 |
| Retail | 12 | 1,254 |
| Finance & Insurance | 22 | 1,074 |
| Other | 8 | 889 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 435 |
| Admin & Support Services | 7 | 391 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 7,012 workers across 66 notices. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 6,904 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 229 | 16,211 |
| Closure | 105 | 7,985 |
| Temporary Layoff | 8 | 425 |
Closures accounted for 11% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Credit Co. Holdings, LLC | 200 S. Michigan Ave, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Eddie V's | 521 Rush Street, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Monterey Mushrooms | 27268 Us-6, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Talis Biomedical Corporation | 1375 W. Fulton Market, Suite 700, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| TransUnion | 555 W. Adams St, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| US Steel/Granite City Works | 1951 State St, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Walgreens | 940 S. Frontage Road, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Grand Lux Café LLC | 600 S. Michigan Ave, Illinois | 2,023 | |
| Equistar Chemicals, LP | 625 US Hwy 36, Illinois | 2,023 | |
| Walgreens | 108 Wilmot Road, Illinois | 2,023 |
The biggest impact was at Castle Credit Co. Holdings, LLC in 200 S. Michigan Ave, Illinois, reporting 2,024 affected workers. Eddie V's followed with 2,024 workers.
This data points to 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 November 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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