US Layoffs — July 2013
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 211 WARN Act notices in July 2013, putting at risk an estimated 19,283 workers — down from June and down 5% versus July 2012. Filings came from 29 states and territories, with an average of 91 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 58 | 4,494 |
| New York | 24 | 2,996 |
| Texas | 23 | 1,730 |
| Kentucky | 14 | 1,188 |
| Florida | 8 | 957 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | 949 |
| Alabama | 4 | 884 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 601 |
| Louisiana | 3 | 465 |
| Mississippi | 7 | 465 |
| Washington | 6 | 437 |
| Missouri | 1 | 407 |
| Maryland | 4 | 400 |
| Michigan | 2 | 392 |
| Idaho | 2 | 356 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 345 |
| Georgia | 6 | 338 |
| Arizona | 2 | 331 |
| South Carolina | 5 | 284 |
| Utah | 2 | 269 |
| Ohio | 4 | 268 |
| Oregon | 4 | 234 |
| Tennessee | 7 | 172 |
| Kansas | 3 | 88 |
| Indiana | 3 | 72 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 62 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 52 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 39 |
| Virginia | 1 | 8 |
California led the nation with 4,494 workers affected across 58 notices , followed by New York (2,996 workers) and Texas (1,730 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 64 | 5,379 |
| Healthcare | 21 | 3,042 |
| Information & Technology | 26 | 2,290 |
| Finance & Insurance | 10 | 1,625 |
| Professional Services | 15 | 1,461 |
| Transportation | 12 | 964 |
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 663 |
| Retail | 7 | 459 |
| Education | 3 | 449 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 308 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 5,379 workers across 64 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 3,042 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 56 | 6,801 |
| Layoff | 27 | 1,606 |
Closures accounted for 35% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Shore Health System Inc./Sound Shore Health Medical Center of Westchester | New Rochelle, New York | 1,197 | Closure |
| Uss Posco Industries | Pittsburg, California | 705 | |
| Mount Vernon Hospital | Mount Vernon, New York | 593 | Closure |
| Xerox Business Services-El Paso | El Paso, Texas | 439 | |
| Drummond Co.., Inc.. Shoal Creek Mine | Oakman, Alabama | 425 | Layoff |
| NE Opco, Inc. National Envelope Scottsdale Plant | Scottsdale, Pennsylvania | 418 | |
| Integrity Solutions Services | Cape Girardeau, Missouri | 407 | Closure |
| Mortgage Investors | St. Petersburg, Florida | 380 | |
| Flagstar Bank | Troy, Michigan | 324 | Closure |
| Camber-SARET | Killeen, Texas | 255 |
Topping the list was Sound Shore Health System Inc./Sound Shore Health Medical Center of Westchester in New Rochelle, New York, reporting 1,197 affected workers. Uss Posco Industries followed with 705 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in July 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.