Mississippi Layoffs — November 2010
Employers in Mississippi submitted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2010, putting at risk an estimated 125 workers — down from October. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 125 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 125 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 75 |
| Hinds | 1 | 33 |
| Pearl River | 1 | 17 |
Jackson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 75 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | 1 | 75 |
| Jackson | 1 | 33 |
| Picayune | 1 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 92 |
| Closure | 1 | 33 |
Closures accounted for 26% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman | Pascagoula | 75 | Layoff | |
| Jeld-Wen Millwork Distribution | Jackson | 33 | Closure | |
| Applied Geo Technologies | Picayune | 17 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Northrop Grumman at its Pascagoula facility, reporting 75 affected workers. Jeld-Wen Millwork Distribution followed with 33 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Mississippi'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 Mississippi. 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 Mississippi WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.