US Layoffs — June 2001
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers filed 125 WARN Act notices in June 2001, impacting roughly 18,992 workers — representing a pullback from May and up 191% versus June 2000. Filings came from 12 states and territories, with an average of 152 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 21 | 3,283 |
| Georgia | 11 | 2,957 |
| Texas | 24 | 2,892 |
| Ohio | 13 | 2,276 |
| Florida | 14 | 1,938 |
| Illinois | 10 | 1,583 |
| Michigan | 10 | 1,263 |
| Alabama | 8 | 1,078 |
| Maryland | 9 | 903 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 655 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 164 |
| Kansas | 1 | 0 |
Pennsylvania led the nation with 3,283 workers affected across 21 notices , followed by Georgia (2,957 workers) and Texas (2,892 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 79 | 10,834 |
| Retail | 7 | 2,124 |
| Information & Technology | 10 | 1,924 |
| Transportation | 6 | 870 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 837 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 468 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 446 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 402 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 295 |
| Construction | 2 | 236 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 10,834 workers across 79 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 2,124 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 50 | 7,196 |
| Layoff | 10 | 1,024 |
Closures accounted for 38% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston Mills | Thomaston, Georgia | 1,400 | |
| Thomson Multimedia | Dunmore, Pennsylvania | 1,050 | Closure |
| Spring Hill Nurseries | Tipp City, Ohio | 845 | |
| Solectron | Austin, Texas | 600 | |
| American Greetings | Louisville, Kentucky | 545 | |
| Stark Brothers Nurseries And Orchards | Illinois | 468 | Closure |
| Foster & Gallagher | Peoria, Illinois | 414 | Closure |
| Amercord | Lumber City, Georgia | 392 | |
| Diplomat Hotel | Hallandale Beach, Florida | 391 | |
| Compaq Computers - Houston3 | Cypress, Texas | 356 |
The single largest action involved Thomaston Mills in Thomaston, Georgia, reporting 1,400 affected workers. Thomson Multimedia followed with 1,050 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores 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 June 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.