Maryland Layoffs — November 2005
Employers in Maryland reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2005, displacing an estimated 607 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and up 77% versus November 2004. The average filing covered 202 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 378 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 229 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 378 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 229 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil | 1 | 378 |
| Baltimore | 1 | 195 |
| Harford | 1 | 34 |
Cecil felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 378 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Perryville | 1 | 378 |
| Hunt Valley | 1 | 195 |
| Havre de Grace | 1 | 34 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 607 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genco | Perryville | 378 | Closure | |
| Caraustar | Hunt Valley | 195 | Closure | |
| Cello Professional Products | Havre de Grace | 34 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Genco at its Perryville facility, reporting 378 affected workers. Caraustar followed with 195 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Maryland's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Maryland. 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 Maryland WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.