Louisiana Layoffs — August 2008
Employers in Louisiana submitted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2008, putting at risk an estimated 392 workers — down from July and up 313% versus August 2007. The average filing covered 196 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 392 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 392 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 200 |
| Calcasieu | 1 | 192 |
Jefferson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 200 |
| Lake Charles | 1 | 192 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Space Systems | New Orleans | 200 | ||
| CITGO Petroleum | Lake Charles | 192 |
Topping the list was Lockheed Martin Space Systems at its New Orleans facility, reporting 200 affected workers. CITGO Petroleum followed with 192 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Louisiana'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 Louisiana. 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 Louisiana WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.