Layoffs roundup, February 1989
In February 1989, employers filed 8 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 693 workers. 5 of the notices were plant closures. Counted by notice date from the WARN lists of the states; each notice links to its source.
Updated Nov 10, 2026
WARN notices
8
Workers affected
693
Plant closures
5
Notices and workers affected per month
March 1988 to February 1989
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| March 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| April 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| May 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| June 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| July 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| August 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| September 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| October 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| November 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| December 1988 | 6 | 12,336 |
| January 1989 | 5 | 1,698 |
| February 1989 | 8 | 693 |
By sector
February 1989
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
All 8, the most workers affected first
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EKCO-GLACO, INC. | CHICAGO | IL | 200 | Feb 3, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 2 | CENTRAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY | VERNON HILLS | IL | 151 | Feb 22, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | MSL STAMPING DIVISION | JOLIET | IL | 96 | Feb 14, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | Marathon Oil Company | Robinson | IL | 88 | Feb 22, 1989 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 5 | The Home Insurance Company of Illinois Inc | Chicago | IL | 63 | Feb 22, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP | DOWNERS GROVE | IL | 63 | Feb 16, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY, INC. | VILLA PARK | IL | 32 | Feb 22, 1989 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 8 | EASTERN AIRLINES INC. | MIAMI | IL | 0 | Feb 22, 1989 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
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ClosureVERNON HILLS, ILNotice: Feb 22, 1989
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ClosureChicago, ILNotice: Feb 22, 1989
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