US Layoffs — July 2011
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers posted 243 WARN Act notices in July 2011, affecting an estimated 18,548 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 19% versus July 2010. Filings came from 26 states and territories, with an average of 76 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 68 | 4,229 |
| Florida | 17 | 2,627 |
| Texas | 28 | 1,988 |
| Ohio | 5 | 1,592 |
| Georgia | 7 | 1,244 |
| New York | 48 | 1,090 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | 1,037 |
| Washington | 2 | 891 |
| New Jersey | 4 | 449 |
| Maryland | 11 | 428 |
| Arizona | 4 | 397 |
| Iowa | 4 | 372 |
| Indiana | 4 | 325 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 310 |
| Kansas | 5 | 278 |
| Oregon | 2 | 250 |
| Mississippi | 6 | 224 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 214 |
| Utah | 3 | 136 |
| Alabama | 2 | 118 |
| Washington DC | 1 | 90 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 84 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 72 |
| Michigan | 1 | 58 |
| Virginia | 2 | 24 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 21 |
California led the nation with 4,229 workers affected across 68 notices , followed by Florida (2,627 workers) and Texas (1,988 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 25 | 4,330 |
| Manufacturing | 62 | 4,098 |
| Healthcare | 17 | 2,413 |
| Transportation | 13 | 1,609 |
| Finance & Insurance | 15 | 1,020 |
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 1,010 |
| Retail | 41 | 796 |
| Professional Services | 19 | 468 |
| Construction | 5 | 462 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 324 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 4,330 workers across 25 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 4,098 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 31 | 2,484 |
| Closure | 51 | 1,340 |
Closures accounted for 7% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH2MHill Plateau Remediation | Richland, Washington | 750 | Layoff |
| Oacaa & Opae | Columbus, Ohio | 700 | |
| BAX Global | Swanton, Ohio | 652 | |
| Vila & Son Landscaping | Miami, Florida | 641 | |
| Pilgrim's Pride - Dallas3 | Dallas, Texas | 508 | |
| Csc Applied Technology Group | Savannah, Georgia | 444 | |
| State Farm Insurance | Rohnert Park, California | 438 | |
| Athna Facility Services, Inc. - AFSI | Fort Sam Houston, Texas | 434 | |
| Z Foods | Madera, California | 404 | |
| American Medical Response | San Jose, California | 393 |
The largest notice was filed by CH2MHill Plateau Remediation in Richland, Washington, reporting 750 affected workers. Oacaa & Opae followed with 700 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in July 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.