Vermont Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in Vermont filed 4 WARN Act notices in June 2016, impacting roughly 285 workers — representing a notable rise over May and up 352% versus June 2015. The average filing covered 71 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 220 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 55 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 10 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 220 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 55 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 3 | 175 |
| Washington | 1 | 110 |
Chittenden absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 175 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 2 | 120 |
| Waterbury | 1 | 110 |
| Winooski | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Vermont this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keurig Green Mountain | Waterbury | 110 | ||
| Keurig Dr Pepper | Burlington | 110 | ||
| Vsac | Winooski | 55 | ||
| Tilt Classic Arcade and Ale House | Burlington | 10 |
The single largest action involved Keurig Green Mountain at its Waterbury facility, reporting 110 affected workers. Keurig Dr Pepper followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Vermont labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Vermont. 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 Vermont WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.