Layoffs roundup, September 1990
In September 1990, employers filed 10 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 1,690 workers. 5 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
10
Workers affected
1,690
Plant closures
5
Notices and workers affected per month
October 1989 to September 1990
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| April 1990 | 10 | 4,601 |
| May 1990 | 8 | 1,147 |
| June 1990 | 43 | 17,328 |
| July 1990 | 5 | 1,099 |
| August 1990 | 10 | 8,819 |
| September 1990 | 10 | 1,690 |
By sector
September 1990
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
All 10, the most workers affected first
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt. Zion Flat Glass Mfg. Plant | Mount Zion | IL | 533 | Sep 17, 1990 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 2 | SWIFT-ECKRICH, INC.-ILLINOIS PROCESSED MEATS FACILITY | CHICAGO | IL | 192 | Sep 7, 1990 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | Sears Roebuck and Co | Skokie | IL | 155 | Sep 26, 1990 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 4 | BORDEN PACKAGING & INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS-ILLINOIS BRONZE FAC. | LAKE ZURICH | IL | 144 | Sep 11, 1990 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 5 | THRALL CAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY | CHICAGO HEIGHTS | IL | 137 | Sep 14, 1990 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | ARCH OF ILLINOIS, INC.- DENMARK MINES | CAMPBELL HILL | IL | 120 | Sep 4, 1990 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 7 | BRUSH FUSES, INC. | DES PLAINES | IL | 110 | Sep 17, 1990 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 8 | Wisconsin Can Company Inc | Chicago | IL | 106 | Sep 27, 1990 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc | Chicago | IL | 101 | Sep 7, 1990 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 10 | PLASTOFILM INDUSTRIES, INC. | ST CHARLES | IL | 92 | Sep 13, 1990 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
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ClosureCHICAGO, ILNotice: Sep 7, 1990
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LayoffLAKE ZURICH, ILNotice: Sep 11, 1990
- 5THRALL CAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY137workers
ClosureCHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILNotice: Sep 14, 1990
- 6ARCH OF ILLINOIS, INC.- DENMARK MINES120workers
LayoffCAMPBELL HILL, ILNotice: Sep 4, 1990
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