US Layoffs — June 2011
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 247 WARN Act notices in June 2011, covering approximately 18,126 workers — marking a decline from May and up 15% versus June 2010. Filings came from 24 states and territories, with an average of 73 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 79 | 3,906 |
| California | 63 | 3,295 |
| Texas | 12 | 1,852 |
| Ohio | 6 | 1,306 |
| Florida | 11 | 1,117 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | 939 |
| Maryland | 6 | 868 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 688 |
| New Jersey | 9 | 487 |
| Georgia | 3 | 426 |
| Kansas | 6 | 410 |
| Arizona | 3 | 349 |
| Virginia | 4 | 338 |
| Washington | 3 | 309 |
| Alabama | 3 | 293 |
| Missouri | 4 | 264 |
| Michigan | 1 | 261 |
| Indiana | 3 | 261 |
| Mississippi | 4 | 207 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 160 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 116 |
| Iowa | 2 | 108 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 98 |
| Washington DC | 2 | 68 |
New York led the nation with 3,906 workers affected across 79 notices , followed by California (3,295 workers) and Texas (1,852 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 66 | 5,605 |
| Healthcare | 21 | 2,896 |
| Information & Technology | 65 | 2,201 |
| Professional Services | 8 | 1,048 |
| Finance & Insurance | 11 | 848 |
| Transportation | 10 | 715 |
| Education | 7 | 567 |
| Retail | 7 | 353 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 336 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 307 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 5,605 workers across 66 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 2,896 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 50 | 5,553 |
| Layoff | 66 | 1,852 |
Closures accounted for 31% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron Hospital | East Cleveland, Ohio | 915 | |
| St Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York - St. Elizabeth Ann's Health Care & Rehabilitation Center | Staten Island, New York | 553 | Closure |
| New York Medical Alliance (NYMA) @ Jacobi Medical Center | Bronx, New York | 523 | Closure |
| Allen Family Foods | Cordova, Maryland | 474 | Closure |
| Teleperformance USA - Edinburg | Edinburg, Texas | 391 | |
| Schweizer Aircraft Corp. (d/b/a Sikorsky Military Completions Center) | Horseheads, New York | 386 | Layoff |
| Ramco Enterprises, L.P | Salinas, California | 357 | |
| Teleperformance USA | Grindstone, Pennsylvania | 306 | |
| Cagle's | Pine Mountain Vally, Georgia | 298 | |
| CSC - Applied Technology Group - Killeen | Killeen, Texas | 293 |
Leading the list was Huron Hospital in East Cleveland, Ohio, reporting 915 affected workers. St Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York - St. Elizabeth Ann's Health Care & Rehabilitation Center followed with 553 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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 2011. 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.