US Layoffs — April 2005
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 94 WARN Act notices in April 2005, displacing an estimated 9,837 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 46% versus April 2004. Filings came from 13 states and territories, with an average of 105 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | 1,735 |
| Georgia | 14 | 1,572 |
| New Jersey | 11 | 1,004 |
| Maryland | 4 | 970 |
| Washington | 7 | 954 |
| Michigan | 11 | 841 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | 743 |
| Texas | 9 | 716 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 500 |
| Kansas | 9 | 386 |
| Ohio | 4 | 330 |
| Alabama | 1 | 80 |
| Washington DC | 1 | 6 |
Florida led the nation with 1,735 workers affected across 13 notices , followed by Georgia (1,572 workers) and New Jersey (1,004 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 40 | 3,469 |
| Transportation | 6 | 1,686 |
| Healthcare | 5 | 845 |
| Information & Technology | 13 | 778 |
| Retail | 8 | 650 |
| Finance & Insurance | 7 | 498 |
| Construction | 2 | 467 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 452 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 299 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 245 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 3,469 workers across 40 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 1,686 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 19 | 2,545 |
| Layoff | 14 | 1,049 |
Closures accounted for 26% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prison Health Services | Baltimore City, Maryland | 584 | Closure |
| Unit Parts | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 500 | |
| Delta Air Lines | Atlanta, Georgia | 457 | |
| United Airlines | Kent, Washington | 426 | Closure |
| Bechtel National | Richland, Washington | 350 | Layoff |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. - Tampa | Tampa, Florida | 327 | |
| Aircraft Service International Group | Miami, Florida | 318 | |
| Kmc Telecom | Lawrenceville, Georgia | 245 | |
| Interstate Brands Corporation - Statewide | Jacksonville, Florida | 245 | |
| Panasonic | Secaucus, New Jersey | 226 |
The most significant filing came from Prison Health Services in Baltimore City, Maryland, reporting 584 affected workers. Unit Parts followed with 500 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in April 2005. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is sourced from official state filings and updated daily by WARN Firehose, which also tracks SEC 8-K filings, bankruptcy proceedings, H-1B visa petitions, and unemployment claims across all six datasets. API access and data exports available.