Layoffs roundup, March 1990
In March 1990, employers filed 9 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 1,196 workers. 4 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
1,196
Plant closures
4
Notices and workers affected per month
April 1989 to March 1990
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| December 1989 | 4 | 1,360 |
| January 1990 | 9 | 5,668 |
| February 1990 | 12 | 4,840 |
| March 1990 | 9 | 1,196 |
By sector
March 1990
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 | DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT, INC. | CHICAGO | IL | 278 | Mar 6, 1990 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 2 | JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER PRODUCTS | LEMONT | IL | 207 | Mar 7, 1990 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 3 | AMERICAN GENERATOR & ARMATURE COMPANY | SKOKIE | IL | 200 | Mar 21, 1990 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 4 | ANR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC. | SOUTH HOLLAND | IL | 150 | Mar 30, 1990 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 5 | Apple Inc. | ROLLING MEADOWS | IL | 101 | Mar 1, 1990 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 6 | National Steel Service Center | Evanston | IL | 100 | Mar 22, 1990 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | BEST FOODS BAKING GROUP | SCHAUMBURG | IL | 58 | Mar 30, 1990 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 8 | MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC. | CHICAGO | IL | 52 | Mar 13, 1990 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | BRIDAL ORIGINALS | SAINT LOUIS | IL | 50 | Mar 13, 1990 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
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LayoffSKOKIE, ILNotice: Mar 21, 1990
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ClosureCHICAGO, ILNotice: Mar 13, 1990
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