Maine Layoffs — January 2018
Employers in Maine submitted 5 WARN Act notices in January 2018, putting at risk an estimated 178 workers — down from December. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 103 |
| Retail | 3 | 75 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 103 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 75 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot | 2 | 104 |
| Kennebec | 1 | 46 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 25 |
Penobscot felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 104 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 2 | 104 |
| Augusta | 1 | 46 |
| Portland | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautel | Bangor | 100 | ||
| Sears | Augusta | 46 | ||
| Toys R Us | Portland | 25 | ||
| Pac Sun | Bangor | 4 | ||
| Maine Cloth Diaper | 3 |
Topping the list was Nautel at its Bangor facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Sears followed with 46 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Maine'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 Maine. 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 Maine WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.