Layoffs roundup, September 2004
In September 2004, employers filed 14 WARN notices in 3 states, covering 1,539 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
14
Workers affected
1,539
Plant closures
6
Notices and workers affected per month
October 2003 to September 2004
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 2004 | 16 | 3,625 |
| April 2004 | 26 | 4,132 |
| May 2004 | 16 | 1,793 |
| June 2004 | 21 | 4,443 |
| July 2004 | 34 | 5,230 |
| August 2004 | 16 | 3,257 |
| September 2004 | 14 | 1,539 |
By sector
September 2004
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 | Sharp | WEST CALDWELL | NJ | 250 | Sep 8, 2004 | Sep 8, 2004 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 2 | NJ ACD. FOR AQUATIC SCI. | CAMDEN | NJ | 246 | Sep 7, 2004 | Sep 7, 2004 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 3 | Homak Manufacturing Company Inc. | Bedford Park | IL | 161 | Sep 14, 2004 | Jan 2, 2003 | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | PERMACEL | NORTH BRUNSWICK | NJ | 149 | Sep 20, 2004 | Sep 20, 2004 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 5 | ALCAN PACKAGING | MAYS LANDING | NJ | 134 | Sep 12, 2004 | Sep 12, 2004 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 6 | Chicago Baking Company | Chicago | IL | 129 | Sep 1, 2004 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 7 | Solo Cup Company | Urbana | IL | 122 | Sep 1, 2004 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 8 | Collins Generating Station | Morris | IL | 94 | Sep 14, 2004 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | Vonachen Services | Mossville | IL | 80 | Sep 28, 2004 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 10 | CHEF SOLUTIONS | BURLINGTON | NJ | 75 | Sep 30, 2004 | Sep 30, 2004 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
- 1Sharp250workers
LayoffWEST CALDWELL, NJNotice: Sep 8, 2004
Layoffs from Sep 8, 2004New Jersey WARN list
- 2NJ ACD. FOR AQUATIC SCI.246workers
LayoffCAMDEN, NJNotice: Sep 7, 2004
Layoffs from Sep 7, 2004New Jersey WARN list
- 3Homak Manufacturing Company Inc.161workers
ClosureBedford Park, ILNotice: Sep 14, 2004
Layoffs from Jan 2, 2003Illinois WARN list
- 4PERMACEL149workers
LayoffNORTH BRUNSWICK, NJNotice: Sep 20, 2004
Layoffs from Sep 20, 2004New Jersey WARN list
- 5ALCAN PACKAGING134workers
LayoffMAYS LANDING, NJNotice: Sep 12, 2004
Layoffs from Sep 12, 2004New Jersey WARN list
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- 10CHEF SOLUTIONS75workers
LayoffBURLINGTON, NJNotice: Sep 30, 2004
Layoffs from Sep 30, 2004New Jersey WARN list