Layoffs roundup, July 1996
In July 1996, employers filed 13 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 2,260 workers. 12 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
13
Workers affected
2,260
Plant closures
12
Notices and workers affected per month
August 1995 to July 1996
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| February 1996 | 13 | 1,860 |
| March 1996 | 16 | 6,276 |
| April 1996 | 7 | 846 |
| May 1996 | 14 | 1,528 |
| June 1996 | 10 | 1,522 |
| July 1996 | 13 | 2,260 |
By sector
July 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 |
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| 1 | WARSHAWSKY & COMPANY | CHICAGO | IL | 593 | Jul 16, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 2 | MONTEREY COAL COMPANY MINE | ALBERS | IL | 400 | Jul 2, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | Now Products, Inc. | Chicago | IL | 213 | Jul 2, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | CAPITAL CITY DISTRIBUTION, INC | SPARTA | IL | 186 | Jul 26, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | Oak State Products, Inc. | Wenona | IL | 174 | Jul 18, 1996 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 6 | Washington National Corporation | Lincolnshire | IL | 130 | Jul 31, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | Nestle Beverage Company | GRANITE CITY | IL | 104 | Jul 23, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 8 | Medinah Country Club | Medinah | IL | 100 | Jul 23, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | Premier Technology | Bensenville | IL | 95 | Jul 9, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 10 | ARTAG, INC | CHICAGO | IL | 91 | Jul 26, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
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ClosureLincolnshire, ILNotice: Jul 31, 1996
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