US Layoffs — February 2007

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 97 WARN Act notices in February 2007, displacing an estimated 12,702 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 5% versus February 2006. Filings came from 16 states and territories, with an average of 131 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

Michigan led the nation with 1,941 workers affected across 8 notices , followed by Florida (1,936 workers) and New York (1,827 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 4,239 workers across 35 notices. Notably, Retail reported 1,655 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 37% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

The most significant filing came from Ford Motor Company (MI Truck Plant) in Wayne, Michigan, reporting 1,004 affected workers. TeleTech Holdings, Inc. (TeleTech) followed with 737 workers.

Trend & Outlook

The numbers illustrate 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 February 2007. 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.