Layoffs roundup, April 2010
In April 2010, employers filed 22 WARN notices in 6 states, covering 10,246 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
22
Workers affected
10,246
Plant closures
9
Notices and workers affected per month
May 2009 to April 2010
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | 67 | 11,391 |
| June 2009 | 45 | 6,515 |
| July 2009 | 36 | 4,009 |
| August 2009 | 34 | 4,464 |
| September 2009 | 18 | 1,858 |
| October 2009 | 25 | 3,004 |
| November 2009 | 24 | 2,237 |
| December 2009 | 33 | 4,815 |
| January 2010 | 40 | 6,332 |
| February 2010 | 29 | 3,998 |
| March 2010 | 30 | 3,383 |
| April 2010 | 22 | 10,246 |
By sector
April 2010
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 | Hospira, Inc. | Lake Forest | IL | 7,580 | Apr 28, 2010 | Nov 18, 2008 | Layoff | IL WARN |
| 2 | Navistar | Indianapolis | IN | 415 | Apr 26, 2010 | n/a | Closure | IN WARN |
| 3 | Advocate Bethany Hospital | Chicago | IL | 271 | Apr 27, 2010 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 4 | Reed Business Information | Oak Brook | IL | 177 | Apr 16, 2010 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 5 | FIRST INTERSTATE FINANCIAL CORP | SHREWSBURY | NJ | 170 | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 6 | Cosmetic Essence, LLC | TETERBORO | NJ | 167 | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 7 | Sony Music Holdings Inc. | PITMAN | NJ | 162 | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 8 | Dawn Foods | Crown Point | IN | 160 | Apr 8, 2010 | Aug 31, 2010 | Closure | IN WARN |
| 9 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC | Springfield | IL | 157 | Apr 28, 2010 | Nov 13, 2008 | Closure | IL WARN |
| 10 | Office Depot | n/a | MD | 132 | Apr 15, 2010 | Jun 18, 2010 | Layoff | MD WARN |
- 1Hospira, Inc.7,580workers
LayoffLake Forest, ILNotice: Apr 28, 2010
Layoffs from Nov 18, 2008Illinois WARN list
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- 5FIRST INTERSTATE FINANCIAL CORP170workers
LayoffSHREWSBURY, NJNotice: Apr 30, 2010
Layoffs from Apr 30, 2010New Jersey WARN list
- 6Cosmetic Essence, LLC167workers
LayoffTETERBORO, NJNotice: Apr 30, 2010
Layoffs from Apr 30, 2010New Jersey WARN list
- 7Sony Music Holdings Inc.162workers
LayoffPITMAN, NJNotice: Apr 30, 2010
Layoffs from Apr 30, 2010New Jersey WARN list
- 8Dawn Foods160workers
ClosureCrown Point, INNotice: Apr 8, 2010
Layoffs from Aug 31, 2010Indiana WARN list
- 9HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC157workers
ClosureSpringfield, ILNotice: Apr 28, 2010
Layoffs from Nov 13, 2008Illinois WARN list
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