The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 614 WARN Act notices in February 2024, covering approximately 53,638 workers — marking a decline from January and roughly flat versus February 2023. Filings came from 38 states and territories, with an average of 87 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 265 | 17,241 |
| Illinois | 18 | 10,453 |
| Washington | 20 | 6,237 |
| New Jersey | 21 | 2,088 |
| Indiana | 16 | 1,801 |
| Texas | 12 | 1,281 |
| Virginia | 14 | 1,266 |
| Wisconsin | 12 | 1,104 |
| Florida | 12 | 1,012 |
| Ohio | 17 | 929 |
| West Virginia | 1 | 885 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | 724 |
| Colorado | 21 | 634 |
| North Carolina | 8 | 628 |
| Michigan | 18 | 624 |
| Missouri | 4 | 621 |
| Rhode Island | 6 | 616 |
| Iowa | 19 | 488 |
| Georgia | 11 | 487 |
| Nevada | 10 | 486 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 437 |
| Oregon | 6 | 431 |
| Washington DC | 2 | 380 |
| Utah | 2 | 356 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 300 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 264 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 254 |
| Arizona | 4 | 244 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | 238 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 228 |
| Mississippi | 6 | 227 |
| Maryland | 8 | 226 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 200 |
| Hawaii | 8 | 135 |
| Louisiana | 5 | 103 |
| Nebraska | 2 | 10 |
| Maine | 2 | 0 |
| New York | 1 | 0 |
California led the nation with 17,241 workers affected across 265 notices , followed by Illinois (10,453 workers) and Washington (6,237 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 59 | 3,822 |
| Information & Technology | 14 | 2,131 |
| Other | 18 | 1,643 |
| Transportation | 18 | 1,235 |
| Healthcare | 46 | 1,197 |
| Wholesale Trade | 19 | 1,139 |
| Retail | 10 | 1,009 |
| Finance & Insurance | 13 | 673 |
| Accommodation & Food | 12 | 551 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 7 | 391 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 3,822 workers across 59 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 2,131 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 284 | 22,127 |
| Closure | 113 | 9,487 |
Closures accounted for 18% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RaterLabs, Inc | Kirkland, Washington | 3,657 | Layoff |
| Chicago Tribune - Production Facility | 560 W. Grand Ave, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Daifuku Services America Corp | 23700 W. Bluff Rd., Bldg. A, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Kerry, Inc | 635 Oakwood Road, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| VillageMD | 342 S. Milwaukee Ave, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| WestRock Company | 9540 S. Dorchester Ave, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Cleveland Cliffs, Inc | Weirton, West Virginia | 885 | |
| California Institute of Technology | California | 521 | Layoff |
| California Institute of Technology | La Canada Flintridge, California | 521 | Layoff |
| American Queen Steamboat Company | Clarkston, Vancouver, Washington | 508 | Closure |
Leading the list was RaterLabs, Inc in Kirkland, Washington, reporting 3,657 affected workers. Chicago Tribune - Production Facility followed with 2,024 workers.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in February 2024. 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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