Kansas Layoffs — December 2003
Employers in Kansas recorded 8 WARN Act notices in December 2003, covering approximately 713 workers — marking a sharp increase from November and down 60% versus December 2002. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 583 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 130 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 583 workers across 7 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | 7 | 583 |
| Johnson | 1 | 130 |
Sedgwick saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 583 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7 | 583 |
| Overland Park | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Kansas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX | Wichita | 296 | ||
| The Coleman | Wichita | 142 | ||
| Amdocs | Overland Park | 130 | ||
| Boeing | Wichita | 62 | ||
| LMI Aerospace | Wichita | 58 | ||
| Bombardier | Wichita | 22 | ||
| Bombardier | Wichita | 2 | ||
| Tweco Arcair | Wichita | 1 |
Leading the list was RTX at its Wichita facility, reporting 296 affected workers. The Coleman followed with 142 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.