Florida Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in Florida reported 12 WARN Act notices in August 2010, displacing an estimated 587 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 78% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 144 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 135 |
| Education | 1 | 77 |
| Transportation | 1 | 67 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 66 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 59 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 21 |
| Government | 1 | 13 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 144 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 135 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia | 3 | 209 |
| Hillsborough | 2 | 98 |
| Bay | 1 | 77 |
| Brevard | 1 | 67 |
| Manatee | 1 | 66 |
Escambia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 209 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pensacola | 3 | 209 |
| Plant City | 1 | 85 |
| Tyndall Air Force Base | 1 | 77 |
| Orlando | 1 | 67 |
| Parrish | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Finch | Pensacola | 135 | ||
| M&N; Plastics | Plant City | 85 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | Tyndall Air Force Base | 77 | ||
| Swissport USA | Orlando | 67 | ||
| Keepsake Plants | Parrish | 66 | ||
| MTI Specialty Silicones | Milton | 57 | ||
| Universal American | Pensacola | 53 | ||
| Urs | Pensacola | 21 | ||
| Spa Chakra | Tampa | 13 | ||
| Western Union | Sunrise | 6 | ||
| One Hope United | Cutler Bay | 5 | ||
| Georgia Pacific | Ocala | 2 |
The most significant filing came from Nash Finch at its Pensacola facility, reporting 135 affected workers. M&N; Plastics followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Florida, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Florida. 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 Florida WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.