US Layoffs — June 2013
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers filed 216 WARN Act notices in June 2013, impacting roughly 21,720 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 21% versus June 2012. Filings came from 24 states and territories, with an average of 101 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 89 | 5,949 |
| Texas | 18 | 3,078 |
| Tennessee | 16 | 2,013 |
| New York | 23 | 1,842 |
| Florida | 8 | 1,466 |
| Michigan | 5 | 1,142 |
| Ohio | 10 | 885 |
| South Carolina | 3 | 850 |
| Alabama | 5 | 816 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 772 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | 613 |
| Virginia | 6 | 426 |
| Missouri | 4 | 390 |
| Washington | 3 | 272 |
| Mississippi | 2 | 230 |
| Georgia | 1 | 219 |
| Indiana | 2 | 207 |
| Utah | 1 | 193 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 178 |
| Kansas | 2 | 68 |
| Oregon | 2 | 57 |
| Washington DC | 1 | 50 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 2 |
| Iowa | 2 | 2 |
California led the nation with 5,949 workers affected across 89 notices , followed by Texas (3,078 workers) and Tennessee (2,013 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 43 | 4,600 |
| Finance & Insurance | 15 | 3,357 |
| Information & Technology | 39 | 2,391 |
| Education | 9 | 2,018 |
| Healthcare | 40 | 1,546 |
| Transportation | 6 | 1,130 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 931 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 725 |
| Utilities | 10 | 659 |
| Construction | 5 | 658 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 4,600 workers across 43 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 3,357 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 47 | 6,179 |
| Layoff | 30 | 2,851 |
Closures accounted for 28% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OneWest Bank | Austin, Texas | 725 | |
| Memphis City Schools | Memphis, Tennessee | 625 | Closure |
| Mortgage Bank | Florence, South Carolina | 573 | Closure |
| GM Romulus Engine Plant | Romulus, Michigan | 569 | Closure |
| Aramark Sports & Entertainment LLC-Honda Center | Anaheim, California | 568 | |
| Veolia Transportation Services | Irvine, California | 480 | |
| The Ritz-Carlton Hotel | Manalapan, Florida | 452 | |
| Mortgage Bank | Tampa, Florida | 435 | |
| Bank of America-Richardson | Richardson, Texas | 421 | |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. Mortgage Bank Default Operations (Call Center) | Albion, New York | 412 | Closure |
The single largest action involved OneWest Bank in Austin, Texas, reporting 725 affected workers. Memphis City Schools followed with 625 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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 2013. 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.