Kansas Layoffs — September 2002
Employers in Kansas reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2002, displacing an estimated 173 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 344% versus September 2001. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 110 |
| Transportation | 1 | 63 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 110 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 2 | 173 |
Sedgwick bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 173 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 2 | 173 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Wichita | 110 | ||
| Globe Aviation Services | Wichita | 63 |
The most significant filing came from Boeing at its Wichita facility, reporting 110 affected workers. Globe Aviation Services followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Kansas'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 Kansas. 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 Kansas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.