Layoffs roundup, August 1996
In August 1996, employers filed 9 WARN notices in 1 state, covering 1,565 workers. 7 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
9
Workers affected
1,565
Plant closures
7
Notices and workers affected per month
September 1995 to August 1996
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 1996 | 9 | 1,565 |
By sector
August 1996
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
All 9, the most workers affected first
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
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| 1 | Original Research II Corp | Chicago | IL | 288 | Aug 7, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 2 | BRADLEY PRINTING COMPANY PLANT | DES PLAINES | IL | 267 | Aug 16, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | RIVERWOOD INTERNATIONAL CORP | KANKAKEE | IL | 188 | Aug 13, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | Avery Dennison, Specialty Products Division | ROLLING MEADOWS | IL | 185 | Aug 12, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | Imperial Eastman Acquisition Corp | Niles | IL | 173 | Aug 29, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | State of Illinois Comptroller | Springfield | IL | 150 | Aug 1, 1996 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 7 | GODAN INDUSTRIES | PERU | IL | 143 | Aug 6, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 8 | CENTRAL STATES WIPING | BELLEVILLE | IL | 100 | Aug 22, 1996 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 9 | CHICAGO REGIONAL SERVICE CENTER | MATTESON | IL | 71 | Aug 28, 1996 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
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ClosureDES PLAINES, ILNotice: Aug 16, 1996
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ClosureROLLING MEADOWS, ILNotice: Aug 12, 1996
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