Texas Layoffs — November 2001
Employers in Texas filed 36 WARN Act notices in November 2001, impacting roughly 5,076 workers — representing a pullback from October and up 190% versus November 2000. The average filing covered 141 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2,330 |
| Information & Technology | 8 | 1,548 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 398 |
| Transportation | 2 | 357 |
| Retail | 7 | 299 |
| Utilities | 6 | 119 |
| Education | 1 | 25 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 2,330 workers across 9 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 1,548 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 3 | 955 |
| Collin | 3 | 780 |
| Travis | 4 | 594 |
| Tarrant | 4 | 565 |
| Williamson | 2 | 460 |
El Paso absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 19% of all affected workers with 955 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 3 | 955 |
| Plano | 2 | 771 |
| Austin | 4 | 594 |
| Fort Worth | 4 | 565 |
| Round Rock | 2 | 460 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Alcatel USA, Inc. - Plano at its Plano facility, reporting 762 affected workers. VF Jeanswear - El Paso followed with 582 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Texas. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.