Massachusetts Layoffs — December 2021
Employers in Massachusetts posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2021, affecting an estimated 257 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and up 95% versus December 2020. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 163 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 94 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 163 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire | 1 | 94 |
| Plymouth | 1 | 84 |
| Hampden | 1 | 79 |
Berkshire bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 94 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 1 | 94 |
| Marion | 1 | 84 |
| Chicopee | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Massachusetts this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Health Systems | Pittsfield | 94 | ||
| Lockheed Martin Sippican Corporation, Rotary and Missions Systems | Marion | 84 | ||
| Leoni Wire | Chicopee | 79 |
The largest notice was filed by Berkshire Health Systems at its Pittsfield facility, reporting 94 affected workers. Lockheed Martin Sippican Corporation, Rotary and Missions Systems followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.