Maryland Layoffs — November 2006
Employers in Maryland posted 5 WARN Act notices in November 2006, affecting an estimated 434 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to October and down 29% versus November 2005. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 237 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 100 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 97 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 237 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1 | 120 |
| Allegany | 1 | 113 |
| Anne Arundel | 1 | 100 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 97 |
| Howard | 1 | 4 |
Baltimore absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| White Marsh | 1 | 120 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 113 |
| Annapolis | 1 | 100 |
| Rockville | 1 | 97 |
| Columbia | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 430 |
| Layoff | 1 | 4 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Collins | White Marsh | 120 | Closure | |
| Bayliner | Cumberland | 113 | Closure | |
| Alion Science & Technology | Annapolis | 100 | Closure | |
| Eatzi's GP | Rockville | 97 | Closure | |
| Sun Microsystems | Columbia | 4 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Rockwell Collins at its White Marsh facility, reporting 120 affected workers. Bayliner followed with 113 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Maryland'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 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.