Maine Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Maine logged 3 WARN Act notices in May 2025, involving roughly 108 workers — falling below April. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 98 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 10 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 98 workers across 2 notices. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 2 | 98 |
| Knox | 1 | 10 |
Cumberland was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 98 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Westbrook | 2 | 98 |
| South Thomaston | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Maine this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trans Axle | Westbrook | 80 | ||
| Trans Axle | Westbrook | 18 | ||
| ASK for Homecare | South Thomaston | 10 |
The biggest impact was at Trans Axle at its Westbrook facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Trans Axle followed with 18 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.