Layoffs roundup, October 1993
In October 1993, employers filed 14 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 2,149 workers. 9 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
14
Workers affected
2,149
Plant closures
9
Notices and workers affected per month
November 1992 to October 1993
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| November 1992 | 9 | 1,935 |
| December 1992 | 6 | 7,107 |
| January 1993 | 19 | 4,213 |
| February 1993 | 10 | 3,096 |
| March 1993 | 13 | 2,879 |
| April 1993 | 7 | 6,217 |
| May 1993 | 1 | 69 |
| June 1993 | 7 | 797 |
| July 1993 | 9 | 1,964 |
| August 1993 | 11 | 1,864 |
| September 1993 | 8 | 5,982 |
| October 1993 | 14 | 2,149 |
By sector
October 1993
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
The 10 notices with the most workers affected
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
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| 1 | ALLSTEEL, INC. | AURORA | IL | 586 | Oct 5, 1993 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 2 | AT&T MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES | WEST CHICAGO | IL | 485 | Oct 28, 1993 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 3 | PEABODY COAL BALDWIN MINE | MARISSA | IL | 285 | Oct 15, 1993 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 4 | Foster Electric , Inc. | Schaumburg | IL | 120 | Oct 22, 1993 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | Universal Edible Oils Inc | Chicago | IL | 98 | Oct 8, 1993 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | Handy Andy Home Improvement Centers, Inc | Springfield | IL | 94 | Oct 11, 1993 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 7 | CHARTER ELECTRIC MELTING PLANT | CHICAGO | IL | 85 | Oct 29, 1993 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 8 | R. R. DONNELLEY LOGISTICS | Franklin Park | IL | 75 | Oct 5, 1993 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 9 | BERGNER'S SANGAMON CENTER STORE | SPRINGFIELD | IL | 58 | Oct 13, 1993 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 10 | SEARS CENTRAL DECORATING SELLING UNIT | CHICAGO | IL | 55 | Oct 31, 1993 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
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LayoffWEST CHICAGO, ILNotice: Oct 28, 1993
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LayoffSpringfield, ILNotice: Oct 11, 1993
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- 9BERGNER'S SANGAMON CENTER STORE58workers
ClosureSPRINGFIELD, ILNotice: Oct 13, 1993
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ClosureCHICAGO, ILNotice: Oct 31, 1993