US Layoffs — November 2000
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 49 WARN Act notices in November 2000, putting at risk an estimated 7,489 workers — down from October and up 165% versus November 1999. Filings came from 6 states and territories, with an average of 153 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | 2,176 |
| Texas | 17 | 1,753 |
| Alabama | 6 | 1,521 |
| Ohio | 5 | 1,338 |
| Kentucky | 4 | 418 |
| Maryland | 5 | 283 |
Florida led the nation with 2,176 workers affected across 12 notices , followed by Texas (1,753 workers) and Alabama (1,521 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 7 | 1,871 |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1,413 |
| Retail | 4 | 1,142 |
| Information & Technology | 8 | 470 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 434 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 248 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 210 |
| Government | 2 | 122 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 105 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 72 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,871 workers across 7 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 1,413 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 1,601 |
| Layoff | 6 | 490 |
Closures accounted for 21% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Department Stores | Akron, Ohio | 803 | |
| Emery Worldwide Airlines | Orlando, Florida | 666 | |
| Dorsey Trailers | Elba, Alabama | 650 | Closure |
| Empire Funding | Austin, Texas | 400 | |
| Emery Worldwide Airlines | Miami, Florida | 386 | |
| Emery Worldwide Airlines | Jacksonville, Florida | 318 | |
| Ametek Prestolite Motors USA | Decatur, Alabama | 250 | Closure |
| Shorewood Packaging | Cincinnati, Ohio | 225 | |
| Louisiana- Pacific | Clayton, Alabama | 225 | Closure |
| Johnston Industries | Phenix City, Alabama | 175 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Ames Department Stores in Akron, Ohio, reporting 803 affected workers. Emery Worldwide Airlines followed with 666 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in November 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.