US Layoffs — June 2010
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers filed 181 WARN Act notices in June 2010, impacting roughly 18,096 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 53% versus June 2009. Filings came from 23 states and territories, with an average of 100 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 66 | 4,104 |
| Illinois | 7 | 2,348 |
| Georgia | 8 | 1,761 |
| New York | 25 | 1,630 |
| New Jersey | 13 | 1,385 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | 1,100 |
| Florida | 9 | 1,050 |
| Texas | 5 | 763 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 655 |
| Michigan | 5 | 539 |
| Missouri | 3 | 483 |
| Maryland | 3 | 361 |
| Ohio | 5 | 326 |
| Indiana | 3 | 280 |
| Alabama | 2 | 240 |
| Arizona | 3 | 236 |
| Washington | 2 | 183 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 176 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | 152 |
| Utah | 1 | 141 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 83 |
| Iowa | 3 | 63 |
| Kansas | 1 | 37 |
California led the nation with 4,104 workers affected across 66 notices , followed by Illinois (2,348 workers) and Georgia (1,761 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 61 | 5,288 |
| Finance & Insurance | 21 | 2,670 |
| Accommodation & Food | 11 | 2,313 |
| Information & Technology | 25 | 2,004 |
| Healthcare | 16 | 1,318 |
| Transportation | 12 | 1,225 |
| Retail | 8 | 623 |
| Agriculture | 3 | 591 |
| Professional Services | 4 | 362 |
| Education | 4 | 333 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 5,288 workers across 61 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 2,670 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 41 | 5,868 |
| Layoff | 19 | 1,414 |
Closures accounted for 32% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeda | Deerfield, Illinois | 1,295 | Closure |
| Four Seasons Resort Aviara | Carlsbad, California | 791 | |
| T-mobile | Lagrange, Georgia | 392 | |
| Midcoast Aviation DBA Savannah Air Center | Savannah, Georgia | 359 | |
| Harris N.A | Rockford, Illinois | 345 | Closure |
| Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 344 | Closure |
| Solo Cup | Springfield, Missouri | 343 | Closure |
| Hospira | North Chicago, Illinois | 300 | Closure |
| Blue Bird | Lafayette, Georgia | 300 | |
| ESPN Zone | New York, New York | 294 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Takeda in Deerfield, Illinois, reporting 1,295 affected workers. Four Seasons Resort Aviara followed with 791 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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 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.