US Layoffs — July 2000
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers logged 52 WARN Act notices in July 2000, involving roughly 9,620 workers — climbing above June and up 130% versus July 1999. Filings came from 7 states and territories, with an average of 185 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11 | 3,095 |
| Illinois | 12 | 2,519 |
| Florida | 6 | 1,759 |
| Texas | 14 | 1,152 |
| Alabama | 3 | 555 |
| Maryland | 3 | 290 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 250 |
Ohio led the nation with 3,095 workers affected across 11 notices , followed by Illinois (2,519 workers) and Florida (1,759 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3,490 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 2,236 |
| Information & Technology | 8 | 1,425 |
| Finance & Insurance | 7 | 747 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 374 |
| Retail | 3 | 330 |
| Other | 1 | 197 |
| Transportation | 2 | 190 |
| Government | 1 | 116 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 108 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 3,490 workers across 18 notices. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 2,236 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 15 | 1,965 |
| Layoff | 6 | 1,649 |
Closures accounted for 20% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Medical Center | Dayton, Ohio | 1,600 | |
| Case | East Moline, Illinois | 800 | Layoff |
| First Data Teleservices | Pensacola, Florida | 800 | |
| Cambridge Industries | Centralia, Illinois | 576 | Layoff |
| Primary Health Systems | Cleveland, Ohio | 520 | |
| Coach Leatherware | Medley, Florida | 360 | |
| Mcquay International | Scottsboro, Alabama | 336 | Closure |
| NAL Acceptance | Margate, Florida | 204 | |
| Osi International Foods | Chicago, Illinois | 202 | Closure |
| Wood River Township Hospital | Wood River, Illinois | 200 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Franciscan Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio, reporting 1,600 affected workers. Case followed with 800 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to mounting pressure on the the nation labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in July 2000. 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 LaborCurrent, 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.