US Layoffs — September 2000
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 42 WARN Act notices in September 2000, affecting an estimated 5,674 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 21% versus September 1999. Filings came from 7 states and territories, with an average of 135 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | 1,516 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 1,247 |
| Ohio | 6 | 1,151 |
| Florida | 7 | 955 |
| Maryland | 4 | 510 |
| Michigan | 1 | 185 |
| Alabama | 1 | 110 |
Texas led the nation with 1,516 workers affected across 15 notices , followed by Kentucky (1,247 workers) and Ohio (1,151 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2,576 |
| Information & Technology | 7 | 716 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 702 |
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 620 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 328 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 194 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 185 |
| Construction | 1 | 131 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 64 |
| Retail | 1 | 48 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 2,576 workers across 15 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 716 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 6 | 1,001 |
| Closure | 6 | 741 |
Closures accounted for 13% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Truck & Engine | Springfield, Ohio | 500 | |
| Matsushita Home Appliance | Kentucky | 480 | Layoff |
| GNB Technologies | Dallas, Texas | 255 | |
| Advanced Dial Company (ADCO) | Boca Raton, Florida | 237 | |
| Vastar Resources | Houston, Texas | 210 | |
| Medical Practical Resources | Pensacola, Florida | 205 | |
| Perry County Coal | Kentucky | 200 | |
| Ameriserve | Grand Rapids, Michigan | 185 | Closure |
| AFL Truck & Industrial Group | Kentucky | 184 | Closure |
| Martin Gillet & | Baltimore City, Maryland | 178 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by International Truck & Engine in Springfield, Ohio, reporting 500 affected workers. Matsushita Home Appliance followed with 480 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in September 2000. 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 WARN Firehose, 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.