Layoffs roundup, May 2003
In May 2003, employers filed 14 WARN notices in 2 states, covering 4,324 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
14
Workers affected
4,324
Plant closures
12
Notices and workers affected per month
June 2002 to May 2003
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| June 2002 | 19 | 2,609 |
| July 2002 | 17 | 4,682 |
| August 2002 | 9 | 1,032 |
| September 2002 | 9 | 1,013 |
| October 2002 | 11 | 1,512 |
| November 2002 | 12 | 1,163 |
| December 2002 | 18 | 41,537 |
| January 2003 | 30 | 4,610 |
| February 2003 | 11 | 4,022 |
| March 2003 | 20 | 3,202 |
| April 2003 | 19 | 2,670 |
| May 2003 | 14 | 4,324 |
By sector
May 2003
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 | American Airlines Group Inc. | ST LOUIS | IL | 2,492 | May 1, 2003 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 2 | American Airlines Group Inc. | CHICAGO | IL | 543 | May 1, 2003 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | AVONDALE MILLS, INC., BEVILLE PLANT | Alexander City | AL | 174 | May 22, 2003 | Jul 24, 2003 | Layoff | AL WARN |
| 4 | INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/ | Moundville | AL | 172 | May 20, 2003 | May 20, 2003 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 5 | GUARANTEE RESERVE LIFE INSURANCE | CALUMET CITY | IL | 164 | May 1, 2003 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | FLEMING COMPANIES, INC. | Geneva | AL | 159 | May 27, 2003 | May 30, 2003 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 7 | CORTEZ, INC. | Marshall Center | AL | 157 | May 12, 2003 | Jul 18, 2003 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 8 | RUBBERMAID HOME PRODUCTS | ELK GROVE VILLAGE | IL | 80 | May 2, 2003 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | FISKARS’ HOME LEISURE | Opelika | AL | 76 | May 21, 2003 | Jul 21, 2003 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 10 | RUSH PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKES MEDICAL | CHICAGO | IL | 73 | May 16, 2003 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
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- 3AVONDALE MILLS, INC., BEVILLE PLANT174workers
LayoffAlexander City, ALNotice: May 22, 2003
Layoffs from Jul 24, 2003Alabama WARN list
- 4INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO /NEW/172workers
ClosureMoundville, ALNotice: May 20, 2003
Layoffs from May 20, 2003Alabama WARN list
- 5GUARANTEE RESERVE LIFE INSURANCE164workers
ClosureCALUMET CITY, ILNotice: May 1, 2003
- 6FLEMING COMPANIES, INC.159workers
ClosureGeneva, ALNotice: May 27, 2003
Layoffs from May 30, 2003Alabama WARN list
- 7CORTEZ, INC.157workers
ClosureMarshall Center, ALNotice: May 12, 2003
Layoffs from Jul 18, 2003Alabama WARN list
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- 9FISKARS’ HOME LEISURE76workers
ClosureOpelika, ALNotice: May 21, 2003
Layoffs from Jul 21, 2003Alabama WARN list
- 10RUSH PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKES MEDICAL73workers
ClosureCHICAGO, ILNotice: May 16, 2003