Layoffs roundup, May 1989
In May 1989, employers filed 6 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 1,859 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
6
Workers affected
1,859
Plant closures
6
Notices and workers affected per month
June 1988 to May 1989
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| April 1989 | 10 | 2,035 |
| May 1989 | 6 | 1,859 |
By sector
May 1989
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
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| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION-BUICK | WILLOW SPRINGS | IL | 1,180 | May 9, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 2 | DUCKWALL-ALCO STORES, INC. | ABILENE | IL | 210 | May 10, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | Associates Commercial Corporation | CHICAGO | IL | 150 | May 3, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | CHF INDUSTRIES | CHICAGO | IL | 125 | May 3, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | WAGON WHEEL RESTAURANT AND RESORT | ROCKTON | IL | 120 | May 26, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | Y&S Candies Inc Hershey Food | Moline | IL | 74 | May 8, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
- 1GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION-BUICK1,180workers
ClosureWILLOW SPRINGS, ILNotice: May 9, 1989
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