US Layoffs — June 2009
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 402 WARN Act notices in June 2009, displacing an estimated 36,458 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 69% versus June 2008. Filings came from 26 states and territories, with an average of 91 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 172 | 11,966 |
| Michigan | 20 | 5,206 |
| Kansas | 8 | 2,142 |
| New York | 35 | 2,027 |
| Florida | 18 | 1,881 |
| Indiana | 11 | 1,613 |
| Ohio | 15 | 1,533 |
| New Jersey | 14 | 1,448 |
| Texas | 30 | 1,435 |
| Missouri | 9 | 1,315 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | 764 |
| Delaware | 11 | 762 |
| Iowa | 6 | 593 |
| Utah | 4 | 570 |
| Washington | 6 | 559 |
| Alabama | 3 | 484 |
| Maryland | 7 | 388 |
| Georgia | 8 | 388 |
| Arizona | 4 | 286 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 268 |
| Vermont | 1 | 238 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | 226 |
| Idaho | 1 | 128 |
| Washington DC | 3 | 92 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 90 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 56 |
California led the nation with 11,966 workers affected across 172 notices , followed by Michigan (5,206 workers) and Kansas (2,142 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 138 | 16,156 |
| Retail | 47 | 3,776 |
| Information & Technology | 47 | 2,878 |
| Healthcare | 22 | 2,258 |
| Finance & Insurance | 30 | 1,793 |
| Accommodation & Food | 12 | 1,790 |
| Transportation | 20 | 1,786 |
| Professional Services | 20 | 1,309 |
| Wholesale Trade | 7 | 742 |
| Construction | 5 | 406 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 16,156 workers across 138 notices. Notably, Retail reported 3,776 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 47 | 7,119 |
| Closure | 55 | 4,743 |
| Temporary Layoff | 1 | 87 |
Closures accounted for 13% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM Lake Orion Assembly Plant | Lake Orion, Michigan | 2,801 | Layoff |
| General Motors (Wentzville Assembly) | Wentzville, Missouri | 887 | Layoff |
| Cessna | Wichita, Kansas | 850 | |
| Nec Electronics America | Roseville, California | 750 | |
| Cessna | Wichita, Kansas | 700 | |
| General Motors | Wilmington, Delaware | 590 | |
| South Coast Medical Center | Laguna Beach, California | 580 | |
| Altadis USA | Tampa, Florida | 492 | |
| American Airlines | Flushing, New York | 456 | Layoff |
| US Food Service | Bloomington, Indiana | 400 |
The most significant filing came from GM Lake Orion Assembly Plant in Lake Orion, Michigan, reporting 2,801 affected workers. General Motors (Wentzville Assembly) followed with 887 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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 June 2009. 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.