Texas Layoffs — June 2002
Employers in Texas posted 22 WARN Act notices in June 2002, affecting an estimated 2,029 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and down 30% versus June 2001. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1,017 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 604 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 104 |
| Education | 1 | 77 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 72 |
| Retail | 1 | 53 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 52 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,017 workers across 11 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 604 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 5 | 364 |
| Harris | 5 | 298 |
| Bexar | 2 | 253 |
| El Paso | 1 | 230 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 188 |
Dallas absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 18% of all affected workers with 364 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 4 | 337 |
| Houston | 5 | 298 |
| San Antonio | 2 | 253 |
| El Paso | 1 | 230 |
| Navasota | 1 | 173 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Levi Strauss & Company - San Antonio at its San Antonio facility, reporting 243 affected workers. E & A Technology followed with 230 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.