Texas Layoffs — June 2014
Employers in Texas filed 17 WARN Act notices in June 2014, impacting roughly 1,439 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 53% versus June 2013. The average filing covered 85 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 441 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 378 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 246 |
| Transportation | 2 | 161 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 154 |
| Education | 4 | 44 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 10 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 441 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 378 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 4 | 440 |
| Tom Green | 2 | 390 |
| Travis | 2 | 177 |
| Bexar | 1 | 92 |
| Hays | 1 | 90 |
Harris was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 440 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Angelo | 2 | 390 |
| Houston | 3 | 301 |
| Austin | 2 | 177 |
| Channelview | 1 | 139 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Sitel-San Angelo at its San Angelo facility, reporting 378 affected workers. Boeing followed with 189 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas'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 Texas. 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 Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.