Layoffs roundup, July 1998
In July 1998, employers filed 11 WARN notices in 2 states, covering 3,939 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
11
Workers affected
3,939
Plant closures
7
Notices and workers affected per month
August 1997 to July 1998
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| August 1997 | 8 | 847 |
| September 1997 | 5 | 642 |
| October 1997 | 17 | 1,808 |
| November 1997 | 7 | 706 |
| December 1997 | 16 | 2,088 |
| January 1998 | 6 | 1,342 |
| February 1998 | 8 | 1,985 |
| March 1998 | 4 | 403 |
| April 1998 | 50 | 8,632 |
| May 1998 | 13 | 3,084 |
| June 1998 | 6 | 509 |
| July 1998 | 11 | 3,939 |
By sector
July 1998
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 | DYNCORP. | Fort Rucker | AL | 1,855 | Jul 22, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 | Layoff | AL WARN |
| 2 | AMEREN CORP | SPRINGFIELD | IL | 800 | Jul 13, 1998 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 3 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES INC. | LISLE | IL | 250 | Jul 30, 1998 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | BWD Automotive | OTTAWA | IL | 216 | Jul 13, 1998 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | CHARLES MELVIN PRICE SUPPORT CENTER | GRANITE CITY | IL | 202 | Jul 29, 1998 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | BUILDERS TRANSPORT INC. | Cuba | AL | 149 | Jul 28, 1998 | Jul 10, 1998 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 7 | BUILDERS TRANSPORT INC. | EAST ST LOUIS | IL | 135 | Jul 17, 1998 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 8 | CHOCTAW MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. | Silas | AL | 120 | Jul 28, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 9 | LIBERTY TROUSERS-WALLS INC. | Anniston | AL | 78 | Jul 14, 1998 | Sep 18, 1998 | Layoff | AL WARN |
| 10 | MARWI | OLNEY | IL | 75 | Jul 15, 1998 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
- 1DYNCORP.1,855workers
LayoffFort Rucker, ALNotice: Jul 22, 1998
Layoffs from Oct 1, 1998Alabama WARN list
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- 5CHARLES MELVIN PRICE SUPPORT CENTER202workers
ClosureGRANITE CITY, ILNotice: Jul 29, 1998
- 6BUILDERS TRANSPORT INC.149workers
ClosureCuba, ALNotice: Jul 28, 1998
Layoffs from Jul 10, 1998Alabama WARN list
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- 8CHOCTAW MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.120workers
ClosureSilas, ALNotice: Jul 28, 1998
Layoffs from Oct 1, 1998Alabama WARN list
- 9LIBERTY TROUSERS-WALLS INC.78workers
LayoffAnniston, ALNotice: Jul 14, 1998
Layoffs from Sep 18, 1998Alabama WARN list
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