Louisiana Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in Louisiana reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2011, displacing an estimated 105 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 110% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 47 |
The Government sector topped the list of affected industries with 58 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 47 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bossier | 1 | 58 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 47 |
Bossier bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 58 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bossier City | 1 | 58 |
| New Orleans | 1 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Collins | Bossier City | 58 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | New Orleans | 47 |
The most significant filing came from Rockwell Collins at its Bossier City facility, reporting 58 affected workers. Lockheed Martin followed with 47 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Louisiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.