US Layoffs — June 2013

The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers filed 218 WARN Act notices in June 2013, impacting roughly 21,749 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 23% versus June 2012. Filings came from 25 states and territories, with an average of 100 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 5,949 workers affected across 89 notices , followed by Texas (2,667 workers) and Tennessee (2,013 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 5,026 workers across 48 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 3,328 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 31% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

The single largest action involved OneWest Bank in Austin, Texas, reporting 725 affected workers. Memphis City Schools followed with 625 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 2013. 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.