Layoffs roundup, January 2000
In January 2000, employers filed 12 WARN notices in 2 states, covering 1,783 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
12
Workers affected
1,783
Plant closures
12
Notices and workers affected per month
February 1999 to January 2000
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| February 1999 | 28 | 2,575 |
| March 1999 | 21 | 3,474 |
| April 1999 | 15 | 4,136 |
| May 1999 | 14 | 3,385 |
| June 1999 | 5 | 499 |
| July 1999 | 17 | 2,365 |
| August 1999 | 20 | 4,692 |
| September 1999 | 29 | 4,328 |
| October 1999 | 7 | 4,222 |
| November 1999 | 16 | 2,436 |
| December 1999 | 8 | 932 |
| January 2000 | 12 | 1,783 |
By sector
January 2000
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 | BRUNSWICK BICYCLES | OLNEY | IL | 375 | Jan 18, 2000 | Feb 28, 2000 | Closure | IL WARN |
| 2 | Illinois Power Company | Decatur | IL | 350 | Jan 10, 2000 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | JAYDON, INC. | ROCK ISLAND | IL | 212 | Jan 7, 2000 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | FAVORITE BRANDS | BANNOCKBURN | IL | 150 | Jan 20, 2000 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | CHARTER HOSPITAL OF | Mobile | AL | 112 | Jan 28, 2000 | Jan 28, 2000 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 6 | PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION, INC. | SOUTH HOLLAND | IL | 111 | Jan 14, 2000 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | VISY PACKAGING | SOUTH HOLLAND | IL | 86 | Jan 31, 2000 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 8 | CENTURY CARTONS, INC. | Livingston | AL | 80 | Jan 10, 2000 | Mar 6, 2000 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 9 | SERROT INTERNATIONAL | GALESBURG | IL | 80 | Jan 5, 2000 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 10 | LUTHERN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO | IL | 79 | Jan 6, 2000 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
- 1BRUNSWICK BICYCLES375workers
ClosureOLNEY, ILNotice: Jan 18, 2000
Layoffs from Feb 28, 2000Illinois WARN list
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- 5CHARTER HOSPITAL OF112workers
ClosureMobile, ALNotice: Jan 28, 2000
Layoffs from Jan 28, 2000Alabama WARN list
- 6PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION, INC.111workers
ClosureSOUTH HOLLAND, ILNotice: Jan 14, 2000
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- 8CENTURY CARTONS, INC.80workers
ClosureLivingston, ALNotice: Jan 10, 2000
Layoffs from Mar 6, 2000Alabama WARN list
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