North Carolina Layoffs — March 2017
Employers in North Carolina reported 3 WARN Act notices in March 2017, displacing an estimated 442 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 65% versus March 2016. The average filing covered 147 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 345 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 97 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 345 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 97 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth | 1 | 345 |
| Burke | 1 | 82 |
| Randolph | 1 | 15 |
Forsyth bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 345 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 1 | 345 |
| Morganton | 1 | 82 |
| Asheboro | 1 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 345 |
| Layoff | 2 | 97 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in North Carolina's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North State Aviation | Winston-Salem | 345 | Closure | |
| Duralee | Morganton | 82 | Layoff | |
| Arrow International, Incorporated (Teleflex, Inc.) | Asheboro | 15 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from North State Aviation at its Winston-Salem facility, reporting 345 affected workers. Duralee followed with 82 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across North Carolina, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by North Carolina. 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 North Carolina WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.