Florida Layoffs — December 2002
Employers in Florida recorded 18 WARN Act notices in December 2002, covering approximately 2,316 workers — marking a sharp increase from November and up 64% versus December 2001. The average filing covered 129 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 11 | 1,141 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 963 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 155 |
| Other | 2 | 57 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,141 workers across 11 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 963 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Duval | 2 | 822 |
| Brevard | 3 | 467 |
| Miami-dade | 4 | 405 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 140 |
| Marion | 1 | 99 |
Duval bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 822 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 2 | 822 |
| Orlando | 3 | 467 |
| Opa Locka | 1 | 219 |
| Miami | 3 | 186 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 140 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Tyson Foods at its Jacksonville facility, reporting 737 affected workers. US Airways Orlando Reservation Center followed with 353 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Florida labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Florida. 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 Florida WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.