US Layoffs — April 2010
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 207 WARN Act notices in April 2010, covering approximately 26,450 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 21% versus April 2009. Filings came from 25 states and territories, with an average of 128 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 76 | 8,668 |
| New York | 25 | 4,834 |
| Texas | 24 | 1,810 |
| Illinois | 7 | 1,376 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 1,047 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | 1,045 |
| Florida | 7 | 971 |
| Ohio | 7 | 958 |
| Arizona | 1 | 953 |
| Missouri | 4 | 680 |
| Indiana | 3 | 675 |
| Louisiana | 6 | 637 |
| New Jersey | 5 | 431 |
| Georgia | 2 | 428 |
| Iowa | 2 | 354 |
| Maryland | 4 | 351 |
| Michigan | 4 | 295 |
| Kansas | 5 | 256 |
| Delaware | 1 | 150 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | 149 |
| Washington | 1 | 125 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 125 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 55 |
| Utah | 1 | 50 |
| Alabama | 1 | 27 |
California led the nation with 8,668 workers affected across 76 notices , followed by New York (4,834 workers) and Texas (1,810 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 60 | 9,895 |
| Transportation | 18 | 6,031 |
| Information & Technology | 31 | 2,365 |
| Retail | 12 | 1,834 |
| Professional Services | 20 | 1,119 |
| Finance & Insurance | 12 | 895 |
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 779 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6 | 703 |
| Healthcare | 7 | 440 |
| Utilities | 7 | 353 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 9,895 workers across 60 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 6,031 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 37 | 6,973 |
| Layoff | 35 | 3,566 |
Closures accounted for 26% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc (Nummi) | Fremont, California | 3,698 | |
| Atlantic Express Transportation | Staten Island, New York | 3,031 | Closure |
| ATC/Vancom of Arizona L.P. DBA Veolia Tranport | Phoenix, Arizona | 953 | |
| New United Motor Manufacturing | Fremont, California | 723 | |
| MTA New York City Transit (TA) (and subsidiary, the Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority) | New York, New York | 676 | Layoff |
| Hospira | Lake Forest, Illinois | 514 | Layoff |
| Arrow Air | Miami, Florida | 473 | |
| Ralphs Crocery | Riverside, California | 418 | |
| Ralphs Grocery | Riverside, California | 417 | |
| Navistar (dba Indpls Casting Corp.) | Indianapolis, Indiana | 415 |
Leading the list was New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc (Nummi) in Fremont, California, reporting 3,698 affected workers. Atlantic Express Transportation followed with 3,031 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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 April 2010. 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.