Louisiana Layoffs — September 2011
Employers in Louisiana reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2011, displacing an estimated 102 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and down 47% versus September 2010. The average filing covered 51 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 102 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 102 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 62 |
| Beauregard | 1 | 40 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 62 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 1 | 62 |
| Deridder | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin | New Orleans | 62 | ||
| Louisiana Binding Service | Deridder | 40 |
The most significant filing came from Lockheed Martin at its New Orleans facility, reporting 62 affected workers. Louisiana Binding Service followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Louisiana'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 Louisiana. 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 Louisiana WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.