US Layoffs — February 2006
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 107 WARN Act notices in February 2006, covering approximately 13,123 workers — marking a decline from January and down 7% versus February 2005. Filings came from 15 states and territories, with an average of 123 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | 3,111 |
| Florida | 10 | 1,966 |
| Texas | 10 | 1,963 |
| Georgia | 10 | 1,367 |
| Pennsylvania | 20 | 1,085 |
| Michigan | 8 | 964 |
| Maryland | 8 | 937 |
| Ohio | 8 | 742 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 336 |
| Iowa | 4 | 251 |
| Alabama | 3 | 171 |
| Alaska | 1 | 100 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 74 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 49 |
| Washington | 2 | 7 |
Illinois led the nation with 3,111 workers affected across 16 notices , followed by Florida (1,966 workers) and Texas (1,963 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 45 | 7,113 |
| Information & Technology | 21 | 2,204 |
| Transportation | 9 | 1,379 |
| Professional Services | 5 | 610 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 580 |
| Finance & Insurance | 10 | 559 |
| Utilities | 1 | 157 |
| Retail | 5 | 143 |
| Government | 2 | 120 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 86 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 7,113 workers across 45 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 2,204 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 45 | 4,758 |
| Layoff | 19 | 1,842 |
Closures accounted for 36% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perlos | Fort Worth, Texas | 1,209 | |
| Maytag | Herrin, Illinois | 1,000 | Layoff |
| Technicolor Universal | Pinckneyville, Illinois | 780 | Closure |
| BAE Systems Technical Services | Fort Walton Beach, Florida | 700 | |
| Delta Air Lines | Atlanta, Georgia | 600 | |
| Value Frozen Foods | Monte Alto, Texas | 449 | |
| Convergys Customer Management Group | Tampa, Florida | 410 | |
| Oceans Logistics | Halethorpe, Maryland | 370 | Closure |
| Interstate Management | Safety Harbor, Florida | 300 | |
| Absolute Quality | Hunt Valley, Maryland | 265 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Perlos in Fort Worth, Texas, reporting 1,209 affected workers. Maytag followed with 1,000 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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 February 2006. 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.