Kansas Layoffs — July 2003
Employers in Kansas filed 2 WARN Act notices in July 2003, impacting roughly 160 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 89% versus July 2002. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 25 |
The Wholesale Trade sector led the way in workforce reductions with 135 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 25 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | 1 | 135 |
| Sedgwick | 1 | 25 |
Wyandotte saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 135 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 135 |
| Wichita | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 160 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming | Kansas City | 135 | Layoff | |
| Boeing | Wichita | 25 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Fleming at its Kansas City facility, reporting 135 affected workers. Boeing followed with 25 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Kansas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade 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.