Layoffs roundup, March 1989
In March 1989, employers filed 7 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 1,206 workers. 6 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
7
Workers affected
1,206
Plant closures
6
Notices and workers affected per month
April 1988 to March 1989
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 1989 | 7 | 1,206 |
By sector
March 1989
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
All 7, the most workers affected first
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORTHERN TELECOM, INC./COOK DIVISION | MORTON GROVE | IL | 350 | Mar 6, 1989 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 2 | MT. SIANI HOSPITAL NORTH | CHICAGO | IL | 252 | Mar 16, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | Scot Lad Foods | LANSING | IL | 209 | Mar 27, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | EVERLOCK FASTENING SYSTEMS, INC. | CHICAGO | IL | 140 | Mar 28, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | PLASTICS, INC. | WINNEBAGO | IL | 122 | Mar 28, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | USS-CHICAGO SERVICE CENTER | CHICAGO | IL | 79 | Mar 6, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | EVERCO | SKOKIE | IL | 54 | Mar 28, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
- 1NORTHERN TELECOM, INC./COOK DIVISION350workers
LayoffMORTON GROVE, ILNotice: Mar 6, 1989
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