Maryland Layoffs — March 2007
Employers in Maryland reported 6 WARN Act notices in March 2007, displacing an estimated 742 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and down 12% versus March 2006. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 310 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 283 |
| Retail | 1 | 92 |
| Transportation | 1 | 57 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 310 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 283 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 240 |
| Baltimore City | 1 | 220 |
| Harford | 2 | 149 |
| Frederick | 1 | 70 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 63 |
Washington bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 240 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | 1 | 240 |
| Baltimore City | 1 | 220 |
| Perryman | 1 | 92 |
| Frederick | 1 | 70 |
| Chevy Chase | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 459 |
| Layoff | 2 | 283 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Maryland's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Travel Trailers | Williamsport | 240 | Closure | |
| JPMorgan Chase | Baltimore City | 220 | Layoff | |
| Supervalu | Perryman | 92 | Closure | |
| Masonite International | Frederick | 70 | Closure | |
| The Mills | Chevy Chase | 63 | Layoff | |
| FASST Logistics and Operations | Joppa | 57 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Fleetwood Travel Trailers at its Williamsport facility, reporting 240 affected workers. JPMorgan Chase followed with 220 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.