US Layoffs — January 2001
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers submitted 214 WARN Act notices in January 2001, putting at risk an estimated 33,581 workers — up substantially from December and up 183% versus January 2000. Filings came from 12 states and territories, with an average of 157 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 45 | 6,678 |
| Michigan | 20 | 4,452 |
| Texas | 23 | 3,937 |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | 3,669 |
| Georgia | 20 | 3,607 |
| Maryland | 17 | 2,809 |
| Ohio | 9 | 2,797 |
| Florida | 22 | 2,626 |
| Oklahoma | 7 | 1,088 |
| Alabama | 9 | 936 |
| Kentucky | 10 | 860 |
| Kansas | 4 | 122 |
Illinois led the nation with 6,678 workers affected across 45 notices , followed by Michigan (4,452 workers) and Texas (3,937 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 60 | 12,018 |
| Retail | 90 | 11,300 |
| Information & Technology | 18 | 4,164 |
| Real Estate | 17 | 2,791 |
| Healthcare | 5 | 835 |
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 616 |
| Transportation | 3 | 335 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 281 |
| Utilities | 2 | 250 |
| Construction | 2 | 219 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 12,018 workers across 60 notices. Separately, Retail reported 11,300 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 118 | 16,571 |
| Layoff | 15 | 2,955 |
Closures accounted for 49% of all affected workers nationally, indicating significant structural workforce adjustments.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Csc | Warren, Ohio | 1,200 | |
| Daimler Chrysler | Detroit, Michigan | 823 | Layoff |
| Daimler Chrysler | Auburn Hills, Michigan | 820 | Layoff |
| Hyster | Danville, Illinois | 680 | Closure |
| Multilayer Technology | Austin, Texas | 600 | |
| Outboard Marine | Calhoun, Georgia | 592 | |
| Daimler Chrysler | Auburn Hills, Michigan | 559 | Layoff |
| International Truck & Engine | Springfield, Ohio | 550 | |
| Nortel Networks | Richardson, Texas | 550 | |
| Ford Motor Company | Avon Lake, Ohio | 500 |
Topping the list was Csc in Warren, Ohio, reporting 1,200 affected workers. Daimler Chrysler followed with 823 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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 January 2001. 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.