Florida Layoffs — June 2006
Employers in Florida submitted 13 WARN Act notices in June 2006, putting at risk an estimated 2,385 workers — down from May and up 278% versus June 2005. The average filing covered 183 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 6 | 977 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 715 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 385 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 226 |
| Transportation | 2 | 82 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 977 workers across 6 notices. Separately, Wholesale Trade reported 715 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Broward | 3 | 648 |
| Miami-dade | 3 | 498 |
| Madison | 1 | 474 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 291 |
| Santa Rosa | 1 | 226 |
Broward absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 648 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miramar | 1 | 481 |
| Madison | 1 | 474 |
| Key Biscayne | 1 | 385 |
| Tampa | 2 | 291 |
| Milton | 1 | 226 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Delta Air Lines at its Miramar facility, reporting 481 affected workers. Smithfield Packing followed with 474 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.