US Layoffs — June 2002
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 99 WARN Act notices in June 2002, covering approximately 9,566 workers — marking a decline from May and down 50% versus June 2001. Filings came from 11 states and territories, with an average of 97 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | 2,473 |
| Texas | 22 | 2,029 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | 1,269 |
| Florida | 11 | 1,132 |
| Georgia | 8 | 773 |
| Ohio | 9 | 749 |
| Michigan | 11 | 649 |
| Maryland | 3 | 296 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | 146 |
| Alabama | 1 | 50 |
| Kansas | 4 | 0 |
Illinois led the nation with 2,473 workers affected across 16 notices , followed by Texas (2,029 workers) and Pennsylvania (1,269 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 43 | 3,871 |
| Information & Technology | 10 | 1,080 |
| Professional Services | 5 | 914 |
| Finance & Insurance | 15 | 783 |
| Government | 6 | 764 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 583 |
| Education | 3 | 511 |
| Transportation | 4 | 303 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 281 |
| Retail | 2 | 213 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 3,871 workers across 43 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 1,080 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 32 | 3,874 |
| Layoff | 14 | 863 |
Closures accounted for 40% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldcom | Downers Grove, Illinois | 504 | Closure |
| City of Chicago | Chicago, Illinois | 500 | Closure |
| Dwight CC | Sheridan, Illinois | 434 | Closure |
| Cap City Fine Diner and Bar | Homestead, Pennsylvania | 281 | Layoff |
| GE Engine Services | Miami, Florida | 248 | |
| Levi Strauss & Company - San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | 243 | |
| E & A Technology | El Paso, Texas | 230 | |
| GE Industrial Systems (Philadelphia Plant) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 226 | Closure |
| Mariner Health Care | DeLand, Florida | 215 | |
| FutureCall | Dunmore, Pennsylvania | 204 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Worldcom in Downers Grove, Illinois, reporting 504 affected workers. City of Chicago followed with 500 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in June 2002. 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.