Layoffs roundup, May 1991
In May 1991, employers filed 7 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 2,296 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
7
Workers affected
2,296
Plant closures
4
Notices and workers affected per month
June 1990 to May 1991
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| June 1990 | 43 | 17,328 |
| July 1990 | 5 | 1,099 |
| August 1990 | 10 | 8,819 |
| September 1990 | 10 | 1,690 |
| October 1990 | 6 | 1,936 |
| November 1990 | 10 | 8,287 |
| December 1990 | 9 | 1,693 |
| January 1991 | 13 | 5,589 |
| February 1991 | 9 | 2,110 |
| March 1991 | 12 | 3,912 |
| April 1991 | 16 | 4,283 |
| May 1991 | 7 | 2,296 |
By sector
May 1991
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
All 7, the most workers affected first
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AT&T MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES | WEST CHICAGO | IL | 928 | May 24, 1991 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 2 | Spiegel Inc | Oak Brook | IL | 525 | May 31, 1991 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 3 | O'HARE HILTON HOTEL | CHICAGO | IL | 385 | May 8, 1991 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 4 | Oak Switch Systems Inc | CRYSTAL LAKE | IL | 192 | May 31, 1991 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | Leaf, Inc | Chicago | IL | 110 | May 1, 1991 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | Dynaflex Division of Cartex Corporation | Addison | IL | 102 | May 2, 1991 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | CALLAGHAN & COMPANY PRINT, SHIP & WAREHOUSE FACILITY | MUNDELEIN | IL | 54 | May 28, 1991 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
- 1AT&T MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES928workers
LayoffWEST CHICAGO, ILNotice: May 24, 1991
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- 6Dynaflex Division of Cartex Corporation102workers
ClosureAddison, ILNotice: May 2, 1991
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ClosureMUNDELEIN, ILNotice: May 28, 1991