Employers in Maine submitted 5 WARN Act notices in May 2025, putting at risk an estimated 108 workers — down from April. The average filing covered 22 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry classification was not available for filings in Maine this month. A total of 108 workers were affected across 5 notices.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 3 | 98 |
| Knox | 2 | 10 |
Cumberland absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 98 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Westbrook | 3 | 98 |
| South Thomaston | 2 | 10 |
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trans Axle | Westbrook | 80 | 2025-05-16 | |
| Trans Axle | Westbrook | 18 | 2025-05-16 | |
| ASK for Homecare | South Thomaston | 10 | 2025-05-19 | |
| Trans Axle | Westbrook | N/A | 2025-05-16 | |
| ASK for Homecare | South Thomaston | N/A | 2025-05-19 |
Topping the list was Trans Axle at its Westbrook facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Trans Axle followed with 18 workers.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Maine's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons.
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.
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