Louisiana Layoffs — June 2018
Employers in Louisiana filed 5 WARN Act notices in June 2018, impacting roughly 677 workers — representing a notable rise over May and up 17% versus June 2017. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 2 | 370 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 187 |
| Education | 2 | 120 |
The Construction sector led the way in workforce reductions with 370 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 187 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Iberville | 2 | 370 |
| Saint Landry | 1 | 187 |
| Jefferson | 2 | 120 |
Iberville saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 370 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Plaquemine | 2 | 370 |
| Opelousas | 1 | 187 |
| New Orleans | 2 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Louisiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB&I Paint Dep't Shintech Project | Plaquemine | 222 | ||
| Community Development Institute - Head Start | Opelousas | 187 | ||
| CB&I Civil and Dirt Dep't Shintech Project | Plaquemine | 148 | ||
| ReNEW McDonough City Park Academy #28 | New Orleans | 60 | ||
| ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy | New Orleans | 60 |
The single largest action involved CB&I Paint Dep't Shintech Project at its Plaquemine facility, reporting 222 affected workers. Community Development Institute - Head Start followed with 187 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Louisiana labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Construction sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Louisiana. 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 Louisiana WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.