US Layoffs — June 2009

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 417 WARN Act notices in June 2009, displacing an estimated 38,282 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 68% versus June 2008. Filings came from 27 states and territories, with an average of 92 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 11,966 workers affected across 172 notices , followed by Michigan (5,206 workers) and Kansas (2,142 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 19,032 workers across 161 notices. Notably, Retail reported 3,975 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 16% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

The most significant filing came from GM ­ Lake Orion Assembly Plant in Lake Orion, Michigan, reporting 2,801 affected workers. General Motors (Wentzville Assembly) followed with 887 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 June 2009. 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.