Layoffs roundup, February 2004
In February 2004, employers filed 10 WARN notices in 3 states, covering 1,943 workers. 9 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
1,943
Plant closures
9
Notices and workers affected per month
March 2003 to February 2004
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| March 2003 | 20 | 3,202 |
| April 2003 | 19 | 2,670 |
| May 2003 | 14 | 4,324 |
| June 2003 | 10 | 2,367 |
| July 2003 | 21 | 5,078 |
| August 2003 | 13 | 1,873 |
| September 2003 | 27 | 8,839 |
| October 2003 | 25 | 5,559 |
| November 2003 | 14 | 2,995 |
| December 2003 | 9 | 1,096 |
| January 2004 | 25 | 5,368 |
| February 2004 | 10 | 1,943 |
By sector
February 2004
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 | Werner Co. | Anniston | AL | 530 | Feb 17, 2004 | Apr 30, 2004 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 2 | NORVERGENCE | NEWARK | NJ | 358 | Feb 24, 2004 | Feb 24, 2004 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 3 | JIM WALTER RESOURCES, INC. | Brookwood | AL | 320 | Feb 5, 2004 | Dec 2, 2004 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 4 | ACME PACKAGING | RIVERDALE | IL | 241 | Feb 20, 2004 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC. | Bucks | AL | 160 | Feb 20, 2004 | Mar 31, 2004 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 6 | FOOTE-JONES | CHICAGO | IL | 86 | Feb 25, 2004 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | HOME JUICE INC | MELROSE PARK | IL | 72 | Feb 10, 2004 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 8 | Knowles Corp | ELGIN | IL | 66 | Feb 10, 2004 | Dec 6, 2003 | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC | DEERFIELD | IL | 60 | Feb 9, 2004 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 10 | Verizon Wireless | Dothan | AL | 50 | Feb 20, 2004 | Apr 30, 2004 | Closure | AL WARN |
- 1Werner Co.530workers
ClosureAnniston, ALNotice: Feb 17, 2004
Layoffs from Apr 30, 2004Alabama WARN list
- 2NORVERGENCE358workers
LayoffNEWARK, NJNotice: Feb 24, 2004
Layoffs from Feb 24, 2004New Jersey WARN list
- 3JIM WALTER RESOURCES, INC.320workers
ClosureBrookwood, ALNotice: Feb 5, 2004
Layoffs from Dec 2, 2004Alabama WARN list
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- 5SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC.160workers
ClosureBucks, ALNotice: Feb 20, 2004
Layoffs from Mar 31, 2004Alabama WARN list
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- 10Verizon Wireless50workers
ClosureDothan, ALNotice: Feb 20, 2004
Layoffs from Apr 30, 2004Alabama WARN list