US Layoffs — June 2002
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 83 WARN Act notices in June 2002, covering approximately 7,885 workers — marking a decline from May and down 55% versus June 2001. Filings came from 10 states and territories, with an average of 95 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22 | 2,029 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | 1,269 |
| Florida | 11 | 1,132 |
| Kansas | 4 | 792 |
| Georgia | 8 | 773 |
| Ohio | 9 | 749 |
| Michigan | 11 | 649 |
| Maryland | 3 | 296 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | 146 |
| Alabama | 1 | 50 |
Texas led the nation with 2,029 workers affected across 22 notices , followed by Pennsylvania (1,269 workers) and Florida (1,132 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36 | 3,288 |
| Finance & Insurance | 11 | 1,099 |
| Information & Technology | 10 | 1,080 |
| Healthcare | 5 | 527 |
| Professional Services | 4 | 410 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 281 |
| Government | 5 | 264 |
| Transportation | 3 | 257 |
| Retail | 2 | 213 |
| Education | 2 | 203 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 3,288 workers across 36 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 1,099 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 16 | 1,401 |
| Layoff | 10 | 863 |
Closures accounted for 18% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | Wichita, Kansas | 575 | |
| Cap City Fine Diner and Bar | Homestead, Pennsylvania | 281 | Layoff |
| GE Engine Services | Miami, Florida | 248 | |
| Levi Strauss & Company - San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | 243 | |
| E & A Technology | El Paso, Texas | 230 | |
| GE Industrial Systems (Philadelphia Plant) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 226 | Closure |
| Mariner Health Care | Deland, Florida | 215 | |
| FutureCall | Dunmore, Pennsylvania | 204 | Layoff |
| Solectron Interconnect | Mangonia Park, Florida | 176 | |
| McCauley Propeller Systems | Vandalia, Ohio | 173 |
Leading the list was Bank of America in Wichita, Kansas, reporting 575 affected workers. Cap City Fine Diner and Bar followed with 281 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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 June 2002. 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.