US Layoffs — November 2000
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 57 WARN Act notices in November 2000, putting at risk an estimated 8,457 workers — down from October and up 182% versus November 1999. Filings came from 7 states and territories, with an average of 148 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | 2,176 |
| Texas | 17 | 1,753 |
| Alabama | 6 | 1,521 |
| Ohio | 5 | 1,338 |
| Illinois | 8 | 968 |
| Kentucky | 4 | 418 |
| Maryland | 5 | 283 |
Florida led the nation with 2,176 workers affected across 12 notices , followed by Texas (1,753 workers) and Alabama (1,521 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2,816 |
| Transportation | 7 | 1,871 |
| Retail | 6 | 1,648 |
| Information & Technology | 8 | 470 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 434 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 304 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 251 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 210 |
| Government | 2 | 122 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 105 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 2,816 workers across 19 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 1,871 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 14 | 2,516 |
| Layoff | 8 | 543 |
Closures accounted for 30% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Department Stores | Akron, Ohio | 803 | |
| Emery Worldwide Airlines | Orlando, Florida | 666 | |
| Dorsey Trailers | Elba, Alabama | 650 | Closure |
| Empire Funding | Austin, Texas | 400 | |
| Emery Worldwide Airlines | Miami, Florida | 386 | |
| GE Capital Auto Financial Services | Barrington, Illinois | 375 | Closure |
| Emery Worldwide Airlines | Jacksonville, Florida | 318 | |
| Ametek Prestolite Motors USA | Decatur, Alabama | 250 | Closure |
| Shorewood Packaging | Cincinnati, Ohio | 225 | |
| Louisiana- Pacific | Clayton, Alabama | 225 | Closure |
Topping the list was Ames Department Stores in Akron, Ohio, reporting 803 affected workers. Emery Worldwide Airlines followed with 666 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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 November 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.