US Layoffs — November 2007
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 106 WARN Act notices in November 2007, affecting an estimated 16,497 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 63% versus November 2006. Filings came from 17 states and territories, with an average of 156 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | 2,501 |
| New York | 13 | 2,490 |
| New Jersey | 10 | 2,485 |
| Michigan | 13 | 1,802 |
| Missouri | 4 | 1,538 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | 1,255 |
| Alabama | 3 | 745 |
| Florida | 10 | 737 |
| Ohio | 5 | 694 |
| Washington | 5 | 547 |
| Georgia | 5 | 496 |
| Kansas | 3 | 378 |
| Maryland | 3 | 373 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 264 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 89 |
| Washington DC | 4 | 67 |
| Iowa | 1 | 36 |
Texas led the nation with 2,501 workers affected across 12 notices , followed by New York (2,490 workers) and New Jersey (2,485 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32 | 5,342 |
| Healthcare | 12 | 3,459 |
| Retail | 7 | 1,213 |
| Finance & Insurance | 13 | 1,070 |
| Transportation | 4 | 1,024 |
| Information & Technology | 11 | 1,007 |
| Professional Services | 6 | 915 |
| Construction | 3 | 485 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 203 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 135 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 5,342 workers across 32 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 3,459 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 40 | 6,031 |
| Layoff | 19 | 3,050 |
Closures accounted for 37% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | Fenton, Missouri | 1,078 | Layoff |
| Bayonne Medical Ctr | Bayonne, New Jersey | 1,020 | |
| Chrysler Corporation (Jefferson North) | Detroit, Michigan | 911 | Layoff |
| Cabrini Medical Center | New York, New York | 778 | Closure |
| UTi Integrated Logistics | Baytown, Texas | 708 | |
| Mercy Jeannette Hospital | Jeannette, Pennsylvania | 678 | Closure |
| Pathmark | Carteret, New Jersey | 557 | |
| Victory Memorial Hospital and the Brighton Beach Clinic | Brooklyn, New York | 513 | Closure |
| Wolverine Tube | Decatur, Alabama | 464 | Closure |
| Prc | Austin, Texas | 430 |
The largest notice was filed by Chrysler in Fenton, Missouri, reporting 1,078 affected workers. Bayonne Medical Ctr followed with 1,020 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in November 2007. 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.