US Layoffs — June 2005
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 100 WARN Act notices in June 2005, covering approximately 10,941 workers — marking a sharp increase from May and down 24% versus June 2004. Filings came from 14 states and territories, with an average of 109 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | 1,900 |
| Illinois | 12 | 1,789 |
| Georgia | 16 | 1,763 |
| Texas | 13 | 1,222 |
| New Jersey | 6 | 851 |
| Ohio | 3 | 735 |
| Florida | 7 | 631 |
| Alabama | 5 | 463 |
| Maryland | 3 | 439 |
| Washington | 6 | 334 |
| Michigan | 9 | 304 |
| Washington DC | 4 | 275 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 235 |
| Kansas | 4 | 0 |
Pennsylvania led the nation with 1,900 workers affected across 10 notices , followed by Illinois (1,789 workers) and Georgia (1,763 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 46 | 5,059 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 1,307 |
| Professional Services | 9 | 1,135 |
| Retail | 17 | 1,027 |
| Transportation | 3 | 639 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 374 |
| Finance & Insurance | 5 | 292 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 260 |
| Construction | 2 | 171 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 169 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 5,059 workers across 46 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 1,307 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 34 | 3,042 |
| Layoff | 19 | 2,462 |
Closures accounted for 28% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc | Johnstown, Pennsylvania | 1,106 | Layoff |
| Wagner Castings | Decatur, Illinois | 328 | Closure |
| Belleville Shoe Mfg | Belleville, Illinois | 320 | Layoff |
| Continental Tire North America | Bryan, Ohio | 312 | |
| UBE Automotive North America Mason Plant | Mason, Ohio | 308 | |
| Winn Dixie-atlanta Distribution Center | Atlanta, Georgia | 260 | |
| Johnson Brothers Liquor | Woodridge, Illinois | 248 | Closure |
| Deep South Products | Fitzgerald, Georgia | 236 | |
| Fifth Roc | Morristown, New Jersey | 225 | |
| Ruan Transport | Atlanta, Georgia | 225 |
Leading the list was Upmc in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, reporting 1,106 affected workers. Wagner Castings followed with 328 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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 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 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.