US Layoffs — March 2007
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers logged 152 WARN Act notices in March 2007, involving roughly 19,166 workers — climbing above February and up 41% versus March 2006. Filings came from 17 states and territories, with an average of 126 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 21 | 3,713 |
| New York | 23 | 3,159 |
| Michigan | 14 | 2,162 |
| Texas | 16 | 1,595 |
| Georgia | 17 | 1,510 |
| Illinois | 11 | 1,395 |
| Alabama | 5 | 1,147 |
| Ohio | 9 | 1,125 |
| Maryland | 6 | 742 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | 609 |
| Missouri | 4 | 429 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | 344 |
| New Jersey | 5 | 330 |
| Washington | 6 | 287 |
| Iowa | 3 | 263 |
| Kansas | 3 | 226 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 130 |
Florida led the nation with 3,713 workers affected across 21 notices , followed by New York (3,159 workers) and Michigan (2,162 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 66 | 8,514 |
| Finance & Insurance | 19 | 3,083 |
| Information & Technology | 12 | 2,325 |
| Retail | 15 | 1,309 |
| Transportation | 10 | 1,064 |
| Healthcare | 8 | 784 |
| Professional Services | 5 | 477 |
| Government | 2 | 376 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 266 |
| Utilities | 2 | 228 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 8,514 workers across 66 notices. Meanwhile, Finance & Insurance reported 3,083 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 57 | 8,406 |
| Layoff | 24 | 2,116 |
Closures accounted for 44% of all affected workers nationally, indicating significant structural workforce adjustments.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prc | Miami, Florida | 1,500 | |
| Photocircuits | Glen Cove, New York | 722 | Closure |
| ACC Capital Holdings | Schaumburg, Illinois | 515 | Closure |
| Pine River Plastics | St. Clair, Michigan | 430 | Closure |
| Russell Corp., Plant No. 10 | Alexander City, Alabama | 425 | Closure |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. (Gadsden) | Gadsden, Alabama | 400 | Layoff |
| Lear | Detroit, Michigan | 354 | Closure |
| Beverly Health & Rehabilitation Services | Washington, District of Columbia | 344 | Closure |
| Fremont Investment & Loan | Tampa, Florida | 301 | |
| Cadence Innovation | Clinton Township, Michigan | 292 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Prc in Miami, Florida, reporting 1,500 affected workers. Photocircuits followed with 722 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to mounting pressure on the the nation labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in March 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.