US Layoffs — October 2026, Week 2
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 26 WARN Act notices in October 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 1,329 workers. Filings came from 9 states and territories, with an average of 51 workers per notice.
26
Total Notices
1,329
Workers Affected
9
States Reporting
51
Avg per Notice
Labor Market Snapshot — United States (DOL/BLS)
4.2%
Unemployment
(September 2026)
178,989
Initial Claims
(2026-10-17 wk)
159044K
Nonfarm Payrolls
(September 2026)
1641K
JOLTS Layoffs
(September 2026)
Top States
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | 547 |
| Florida | 2 | 281 |
| Iowa | 5 | 205 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 80 |
| Ohio | 1 | 78 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 71 |
| Illinois | 1 | 40 |
| Maine | 1 | 23 |
| Colorado | 1 | 4 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 359 |
| Utilities | 1 | 206 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 119 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 88 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 40 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 33 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 359 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Utilities reported 206 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Power Products | California | 206 | Closure |
| The Mosaic | Fort Meade, Florida | 199 | |
| Tree Service Unlimited | California | 137 | Layoff |
| The Neil Jones Food Company dba Tomatek | California | 116 | Temporary Layoff |
| Milestone Technologies | Altoona, Iowa | 99 | Layoff |
| Builders FirstSource | Jacksonville, Florida | 82 | |
| Upward Health | Louisiana | 80 | |
| Markdom Plastics USA Inc Ohio 2 Facility | Bellevue, Ohio | 78 | Closure |
| PPD d/b/a Thermo Fisher Scientific - Revision 2 | Middleton, Wisconsin | 71 | |
| Winnebago Industries | Forest City, Iowa | 51 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Myers Power Products in California, reporting 206 affected workers. The Mosaic followed with 199 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 2 of October 2026. View the full October 2026 report or download the full dataset.