US Layoffs — February 2010
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 206 WARN Act notices in February 2010, displacing an estimated 18,867 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 65% versus February 2009. Filings came from 21 states and territories, with an average of 92 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | 4,551 |
| California | 57 | 2,518 |
| Ohio | 17 | 1,707 |
| Texas | 29 | 1,359 |
| New Jersey | 7 | 1,046 |
| Florida | 11 | 999 |
| Missouri | 2 | 800 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | 795 |
| Louisiana | 6 | 778 |
| Washington | 3 | 754 |
| Indiana | 8 | 674 |
| Georgia | 4 | 615 |
| Michigan | 5 | 539 |
| Kentucky | 6 | 496 |
| Alabama | 3 | 467 |
| Utah | 2 | 203 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | 199 |
| Iowa | 2 | 138 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | 112 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 107 |
| Kansas | 1 | 10 |
New York led the nation with 4,551 workers affected across 30 notices , followed by California (2,518 workers) and Ohio (1,707 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 69 | 6,513 |
| Healthcare | 11 | 4,200 |
| Information & Technology | 22 | 1,729 |
| Retail | 20 | 1,257 |
| Professional Services | 10 | 738 |
| Finance & Insurance | 7 | 730 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 418 |
| Transportation | 7 | 375 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 333 |
| Government | 15 | 176 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 6,513 workers across 69 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 4,200 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 26 | 5,322 |
| Layoff | 36 | 3,424 |
Closures accounted for 28% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York - Medical Center | New York, New York | 2,850 | Closure |
| Boeing | Seattle, Washington | 527 | Layoff |
| Hoffman-La Roche | Nutley, New Jersey | 500 | |
| Twin Rivers Foods | Neosho, Missouri | 485 | Closure |
| Acuity Brands Lighting | Cochran, Georgia | 475 | |
| DAL Global Services | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 385 | Layoff |
| Forest Park Hospital | St. Louis, Missouri | 315 | Layoff |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plans, Inc./Hospitals | Emeryville, California | 294 | |
| Innovative Consultants, L.L.C | Houston, Texas | 287 | |
| Denman Tire Corporation (Denman Tire) | Leavittsburg, Ohio | 265 |
The most significant filing came from St Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York - Medical Center in New York, New York, reporting 2,850 affected workers. Boeing followed with 527 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in February 2010. 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.