Layoffs roundup, August 1998
In August 1998, employers filed 9 WARN notices in 2 states, covering 1,543 workers. 8 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
1,543
Plant closures
8
Notices and workers affected per month
September 1997 to August 1998
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 1998 | 9 | 1,543 |
By sector
August 1998
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rheem Manufacturing Company | Greenville | AL | 295 | Aug 25, 1998 | Nov 10, 1998 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 2 | GAYFERS, SOUTH GROUP OFFICE | Mobile | AL | 250 | Aug 14, 1998 | Oct 13, 1998 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 3 | Viskase Holdings, Inc. | Bedford Park | IL | 245 | Aug 21, 1998 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 4 | INDUSTRIAL COATINGS GROUP, INC. | CHICAGO | IL | 210 | Aug 17, 1998 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | RUSSELL CORPORATION-SLOCOMB | Slocomb | AL | 200 | Aug 13, 1998 | Aug 12, 1998 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 6 | EARTHGRAINS BAKING | Montgomery | AL | 104 | Aug 20, 1998 | Oct 18, 1998 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 7 | GAYFERS, MONTGOMERY DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Montgomery | AL | 100 | Aug 14, 1998 | Oct 13, 1998 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 8 | ESSEX GROUP, INC. | PANA | IL | 77 | Aug 6, 1998 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | CENDANT MOBILITY SERVICES | OAK BROOK | IL | 62 | Aug 27, 1998 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
- 1Rheem Manufacturing Company295workers
ClosureGreenville, ALNotice: Aug 25, 1998
Layoffs from Nov 10, 1998Alabama WARN list
- 2GAYFERS, SOUTH GROUP OFFICE250workers
ClosureMobile, ALNotice: Aug 14, 1998
Layoffs from Oct 13, 1998Alabama WARN list
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- 5RUSSELL CORPORATION-SLOCOMB200workers
ClosureSlocomb, ALNotice: Aug 13, 1998
Layoffs from Aug 12, 1998Alabama WARN list
- 6EARTHGRAINS BAKING104workers
ClosureMontgomery, ALNotice: Aug 20, 1998
Layoffs from Oct 18, 1998Alabama WARN list
- 7GAYFERS, MONTGOMERY DISTRIBUTION CENTER100workers
ClosureMontgomery, ALNotice: Aug 14, 1998
Layoffs from Oct 13, 1998Alabama WARN list
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