US Layoffs — September 2000
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 54 WARN Act notices in September 2000, affecting an estimated 7,551 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 7% versus September 1999. Filings came from 8 states and territories, with an average of 140 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | 1,877 |
| Texas | 15 | 1,516 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 1,247 |
| Ohio | 6 | 1,151 |
| Florida | 7 | 955 |
| Maryland | 4 | 510 |
| Michigan | 1 | 185 |
| Alabama | 1 | 110 |
Illinois led the nation with 1,877 workers affected across 12 notices , followed by Texas (1,516 workers) and Kentucky (1,247 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3,305 |
| Information & Technology | 8 | 963 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6 | 709 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 702 |
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 620 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 394 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 204 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 185 |
| Government | 1 | 180 |
| Construction | 1 | 131 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 3,305 workers across 18 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 963 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 17 | 2,393 |
| Layoff | 7 | 1,226 |
Closures accounted for 32% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Truck & Engine | Springfield, Ohio | 500 | |
| Matsushita Home Appliance | Lexington, Kentucky | 480 | Layoff |
| ABC-Naco | Melrose Park, Illinois | 300 | Closure |
| Allied Products | Chicago, Illinois | 289 | Closure |
| GNB Technologies | Dallas, Texas | 255 | |
| Crouse Cartage | Hickory Hills, Illinois | 247 | Closure |
| Advanced Dial Company (ADCO) | Boca Raton, Florida | 237 | |
| Williams Electronic Games | Chicago, Illinois | 225 | Layoff |
| Dolton Aluminum | Dolton, Illinois | 215 | Closure |
| Vastar Resources | Houston, Texas | 210 |
The largest notice was filed by International Truck & Engine in Springfield, Ohio, reporting 500 affected workers. Matsushita Home Appliance followed with 480 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in September 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.