Layoffs roundup, June 2003
In June 2003, employers filed 10 WARN notices in 2 states, covering 2,367 workers. 6 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
10
Workers affected
2,367
Plant closures
6
Notices and workers affected per month
July 2002 to June 2003
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| June 2003 | 10 | 2,367 |
By sector
June 2003
Too few of the month's notices have a sector on record to show a split.
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Notable notices
All 10, the most workers affected first
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | METHODE ELECTRONICS INC | Carthage | IL | 1,500 | Jun 3, 2003 | Nov 17, 2003 | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 2 | MOLEX FIBER OPTICS | BOLINGBROOK | IL | 160 | Jun 2, 2003 | Jul 21, 2002 | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT | Mobile | AL | 140 | Jun 19, 2003 | Aug 22, 2003 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 4 | MOORE WALLACE BUSINESS COMM SERV | MUNDELEIN | IL | 106 | Jun 23, 2003 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 5 | MOLEX FIBER OPTICS | DOWNERS GROVE | IL | 104 | Jun 2, 2003 | Jul 21, 2002 | Closure | IL WARN |
| 6 | Eagle Food Center, INC. Store | Decatur | IL | 83 | Jun 17, 2003 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | K & M PLASTICS INC. | ELK GROVE VILLAGE | IL | 80 | Jun 18, 2003 | n/a | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 8 | CONAGRA BRANDS INC. | DANVILLE | IL | 73 | Jun 16, 2003 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | WESTPOINT STEVENS | Greenville | AL | 65 | Jun 27, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 | Layoff | AL WARN |
| 10 | UAW | Huntsville | AL | 56 | Jun 19, 2003 | Aug 29, 2003 | Closure | AL WARN |
- 1METHODE ELECTRONICS INC1,500workers
LayoffCarthage, ILNotice: Jun 3, 2003
Layoffs from Nov 17, 2003Illinois WARN list
- 2MOLEX FIBER OPTICS160workers
ClosureBOLINGBROOK, ILNotice: Jun 2, 2003
Layoffs from Jul 21, 2002Illinois WARN list
- 3KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT140workers
ClosureMobile, ALNotice: Jun 19, 2003
Layoffs from Aug 22, 2003Alabama WARN list
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- 5MOLEX FIBER OPTICS104workers
ClosureDOWNERS GROVE, ILNotice: Jun 2, 2003
Layoffs from Jul 21, 2002Illinois WARN list
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- 9WESTPOINT STEVENS65workers
LayoffGreenville, ALNotice: Jun 27, 2003
Layoffs from Sep 1, 2003Alabama WARN list
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