US Layoffs — November 2015

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 199 WARN Act notices in November 2015, putting at risk an estimated 21,417 workers — down from October and up 29% versus November 2014. Filings came from 34 states and territories, with an average of 108 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

Pennsylvania led the nation with 3,117 workers affected across 13 notices , followed by California (2,869 workers) and Illinois (2,114 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 4,040 workers across 41 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 2,756 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 19% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was GE Transportation in Erie, Pennsylvania, reporting 1,500 affected workers. Aramark followed with 1,078 workers.

Trend & Outlook

These figures highlight 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 November 2015. 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.