Layoffs roundup, November 1989
In November 1989, employers filed 6 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 2,774 workers. 3 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
2,774
Plant closures
3
Notices and workers affected per month
December 1988 to November 1989
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 1989 | 13 | 3,157 |
| October 1989 | 10 | 1,934 |
| November 1989 | 6 | 2,774 |
By sector
November 1989
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
All 6, the most workers affected first
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EVANSTON | IL | 1,300 | Nov 10, 1989 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 2 | LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL | CHICAGO | IL | 714 | Nov 22, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | Carson Pirie Scott | BEDFORD PARK | IL | 500 | Nov 8, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | HYGRADE FOOD PRODUCTS CORPORATION | CHICAGO | IL | 129 | Nov 6, 1989 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | Courtyard By Chicago, Marriott | Schaumburg | IL | 80 | Nov 27, 1989 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 6 | JENNISON-WRIGHT CORPORATION | GRANITE CITY | IL | 51 | Nov 14, 1989 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
- 1WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY1,300workers
LayoffEVANSTON, ILNotice: Nov 10, 1989
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