Layoffs roundup, August 1989
In August 1989, employers filed 9 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 1,061 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
9
Workers affected
1,061
Plant closures
6
Notices and workers affected per month
September 1988 to August 1989
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| June 1989 | 7 | 1,165 |
| July 1989 | 9 | 1,449 |
| August 1989 | 9 | 1,061 |
By sector
August 1989
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
All 9, the most workers affected first
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | CHICAGO | IL | 278 | Aug 28, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 2 | BESLY PRODUCTS CORPORATION | SOUTH BELOIT | IL | 180 | Aug 7, 1989 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 3 | SARGENT-WELCH SCIENTIFIC CO./VWR | SKOKIE | IL | 153 | Aug 28, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | THOMPSON MCKINNON SECURITIES | CHICAGO | IL | 110 | Aug 4, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | ROGERS CORP | Nashville | IL | 91 | Aug 10, 1989 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 6 | ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC | Downers Grove | IL | 91 | Aug 7, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | Sears Telemarketing | Downers Grove | IL | 81 | Aug 8, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 8 | SEARS CATALOG DIVISION | CHICAGO | IL | 62 | Aug 8, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | Data Dimensions | JANESVILLE | IL | 15 | Aug 7, 1989 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
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