Layoffs roundup, May 2006
In May 2006, employers filed 19 WARN notices in 4 states, covering 2,929 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
19
Workers affected
2,929
Plant closures
9
Notices and workers affected per month
June 2005 to May 2006
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| June 2005 | 26 | 3,133 |
| July 2005 | 22 | 3,735 |
| August 2005 | 19 | 3,212 |
| September 2005 | 20 | 2,070 |
| October 2005 | 7 | 541 |
| November 2005 | 14 | 1,403 |
| December 2005 | 21 | 3,484 |
| January 2006 | 20 | 2,578 |
| February 2006 | 21 | 3,497 |
| March 2006 | 22 | 3,066 |
| April 2006 | 17 | 1,983 |
| May 2006 | 19 | 2,929 |
By sector
May 2006
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 | AVONDALE MILLS, INC. | Sylacauga | AL | 1,023 | May 22, 2006 | Jul 25, 2006 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 2 | AVONDALE MILLS, INC. | Pell City | AL | 255 | May 22, 2006 | Jul 25, 2006 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 3 | DJ ORTHO | SUMMIT/N. PROVIDENCE | NJ | 196 | May 12, 2006 | May 12, 2006 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 4 | PHASE ONE MARKETING | GIBBSBORO | NJ | 160 | May 30, 2006 | May 30, 2006 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 5 | Chugach Alutiiq Joint Venture | Fort Greely | AK | 151 | May 30, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 | Layoff | AK WARN |
| 6 | HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT | Birmingham | AL | 143 | May 10, 2006 | Jun 10, 2006 | Layoff | AL WARN |
| 7 | KL Industries Inc. | Addison | IL | 121 | May 1, 2006 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 8 | Alcoa Flexible Packaging | Wheaton | IL | 120 | May 3, 2006 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | OSI COLLECTION SERVICES | E. WINDSOR | NJ | 95 | May 24, 2006 | May 24, 2006 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 10 | Staples | Addison | IL | 84 | May 22, 2006 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
- 1AVONDALE MILLS, INC.1,023workers
ClosureSylacauga, ALNotice: May 22, 2006
Layoffs from Jul 25, 2006Alabama WARN list
- 2AVONDALE MILLS, INC.255workers
ClosurePell City, ALNotice: May 22, 2006
Layoffs from Jul 25, 2006Alabama WARN list
- 3DJ ORTHO196workers
LayoffSUMMIT/N. PROVIDENCE, NJNotice: May 12, 2006
Layoffs from May 12, 2006New Jersey WARN list
- 4PHASE ONE MARKETING160workers
LayoffGIBBSBORO, NJNotice: May 30, 2006
Layoffs from May 30, 2006New Jersey WARN list
- 5Chugach Alutiiq Joint Venture151workers
LayoffFort Greely, AKNotice: May 30, 2006
Layoffs from Jun 1, 2006Alaska WARN list
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LayoffBirmingham, ALNotice: May 10, 2006
Layoffs from Jun 10, 2006Alabama WARN list
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- 9OSI COLLECTION SERVICES95workers
LayoffE. WINDSOR, NJNotice: May 24, 2006
Layoffs from May 24, 2006New Jersey WARN list
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