US Layoffs — January 2005
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 92 WARN Act notices in January 2005, affecting an estimated 10,303 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and down 46% versus January 2004. Filings came from 13 states and territories, with an average of 112 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | 2,486 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | 1,460 |
| Ohio | 8 | 900 |
| Texas | 11 | 854 |
| Georgia | 11 | 790 |
| Maryland | 7 | 743 |
| Alabama | 6 | 606 |
| Michigan | 5 | 526 |
| Washington | 6 | 524 |
| Illinois | 5 | 489 |
| Washington DC | 3 | 468 |
| New Jersey | 7 | 457 |
| Kansas | 3 | 0 |
Florida led the nation with 2,486 workers affected across 8 notices , followed by Pennsylvania (1,460 workers) and Ohio (900 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32 | 3,016 |
| Finance & Insurance | 8 | 2,860 |
| Information & Technology | 23 | 1,291 |
| Real Estate | 2 | 859 |
| Retail | 7 | 819 |
| Government | 4 | 359 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 198 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 182 |
| Utilities | 3 | 151 |
| Construction | 1 | 124 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 3,016 workers across 32 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 2,860 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 21 | 3,228 |
| Layoff | 26 | 1,588 |
Closures accounted for 31% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase | Tampa, Florida | 1,900 | |
| Crown American Realty Trust Pasquerilla Plaza | Johnstown, Pennsylvania | 809 | Closure |
| Kmart | Canton, Michigan | 320 | Closure |
| FDIC Session II of IV | Washington, Washington DC | 300 | Layoff |
| Provident Bank | Cincinnati, Ohio | 246 | |
| Oxychem | Pottstown, Pennsylvania | 222 | Closure |
| Delet ockheed Martin - White Settlement (Ft. Worth) | White Settlement, Texas | 220 | |
| Lockheed Martin - White Settlement (Ft. Worth) | White Settlement, Texas | 220 | |
| OSI Strategic Receivables Outsourcing | Valley View, Ohio | 210 | |
| GE Engine Services | Dallas, Texas | 202 |
The largest notice was filed by JPMorgan Chase in Tampa, Florida, reporting 1,900 affected workers. Crown American Realty Trust Pasquerilla Plaza followed with 809 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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 January 2005. 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 WARN Firehose, 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.