Layoffs roundup, January 1996
In January 1996, employers filed 18 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 3,299 workers. 17 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
18
Workers affected
3,299
Plant closures
17
Notices and workers affected per month
February 1995 to January 1996
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| February 1995 | 17 | 3,549 |
| March 1995 | 15 | 4,306 |
| April 1995 | 9 | 971 |
| May 1995 | 15 | 2,186 |
| June 1995 | 11 | 1,513 |
| July 1995 | 8 | 2,333 |
| August 1995 | 12 | 3,682 |
| September 1995 | 15 | 16,503 |
| October 1995 | 17 | 2,581 |
| November 1995 | 10 | 2,868 |
| December 1995 | 9 | 2,288 |
| January 1996 | 18 | 3,299 |
By sector
January 1996
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VOLT TECHNICAL SERVICES | DECATUR | IL | 950 | Jan 22, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 2 | Spartan Printing Company | Sparta | IL | 835 | Jan 11, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | Younkers | Rockford | IL | 170 | Jan 8, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | HEALTH O METER, INC. | WAUKEGAN | IL | 149 | Jan 15, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | VENTURE | STREAMWOOD | IL | 123 | Jan 19, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | VENTURE | ELGIN | IL | 117 | Jan 19, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | JJ COLLINS' SONS, INC. | MELROSE PARK | IL | 112 | Jan 18, 1996 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 8 | AAF International | ZION | IL | 102 | Jan 8, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | VENTURE | CHAMPAIGN | IL | 101 | Jan 19, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 10 | Handleman Company Distribution Facility Warehouse | ADDISON | IL | 92 | Jan 23, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
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ClosureADDISON, ILNotice: Jan 23, 1996