Texas Layoffs — May 2002
Employers in Texas posted 32 WARN Act notices in May 2002, affecting an estimated 5,484 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and up 112% versus May 2001. The average filing covered 171 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3,530 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 554 |
| Retail | 6 | 438 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 365 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 260 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 220 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 20 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 3,530 workers across 15 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 554 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Travis | 3 | 1,077 |
| Collin | 2 | 895 |
| Comal | 1 | 780 |
| Dallas | 9 | 688 |
| Bexar | 4 | 433 |
Travis absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 1,077 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 3 | 1,077 |
| Plano | 2 | 895 |
| New Braunfels | 1 | 780 |
| Bon Wier | 1 | 409 |
| San Antonio | 3 | 377 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at its Austin facility, reporting 800 affected workers. Flextronics Enclosures followed with 780 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.