US Layoffs — June 1999
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 65 WARN Act notices in June 1999, covering approximately 6,625 workers — marking a decline from May and up 23% versus June 1998. Filings came from 6 states and territories, with an average of 102 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | 2,944 |
| Ohio | 12 | 1,651 |
| Florida | 13 | 1,037 |
| Alabama | 5 | 499 |
| Kansas | 8 | 365 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 129 |
Texas led the nation with 2,944 workers affected across 25 notices , followed by Ohio (1,651 workers) and Florida (1,037 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 16 | 1,539 |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1,526 |
| Construction | 12 | 1,151 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 852 |
| Transportation | 3 | 508 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 265 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 190 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 132 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 100 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 53 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,539 workers across 16 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 1,526 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 537 |
| Layoff | 9 | 456 |
Closures accounted for 8% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nabisco | Houston, Texas | 425 | |
| Laidlaw Transit | Cincinnati, Ohio | 372 | |
| Cortez III Service | Cleveland, Ohio | 343 | |
| Interactive Teleservices | Wichita, Kansas | 265 | Layoff |
| Praegitzer Industries | Madison, Alabama | 195 | Closure |
| Stuart Entertainment | McAllen, Texas | 190 | |
| CRLTX Administrator's Service | Fort Worth, Texas | 176 | |
| JPE Finishing | Jamestown, Ohio | 170 | |
| Hechinger | Columbus, Ohio | 158 | |
| Golden Aluminum | San Antonio, Texas | 158 |
Leading the list was Nabisco in Houston, Texas, reporting 425 affected workers. Laidlaw Transit followed with 372 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in June 1999. 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, which also tracks SEC 8-K filings, bankruptcy proceedings, H-1B visa petitions, and unemployment claims across all six datasets. API access and data exports available.