Layoffs roundup, May 2014
In May 2014, employers filed 35 WARN notices in 8 states, covering 2,997 workers. 13 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
35
Workers affected
2,997
Plant closures
13
Notices and workers affected per month
June 2013 to May 2014
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| June 2013 | 40 | 5,170 |
| July 2013 | 42 | 4,114 |
| August 2013 | 35 | 16,488 |
| September 2013 | 40 | 6,700 |
| October 2013 | 42 | 9,117 |
| November 2013 | 45 | 5,616 |
| December 2013 | 33 | 2,814 |
| January 2014 | 33 | 4,508 |
| February 2014 | 40 | 8,890 |
| March 2014 | 39 | 5,988 |
| April 2014 | 33 | 6,294 |
| May 2014 | 35 | 2,997 |
By sector
May 2014
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 | Nielsen Audio Inc. | Columbia | MD | 325 | May 6, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 | Layoff | MD WARN |
| 2 | Source Interlink Distribution LLC | McCook | IL | 244 | May 30, 2014 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 3 | Briarwood Care & Rehabilitation Center | South Amboy | NJ | 209 | May 5, 2014 | May 5, 2014 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 4 | HNI CORP | Florence | AL | 188 | May 14, 2014 | Aug 18, 2014 | Closure | AL WARN |
| 5 | BAE SYSTEMS PLC /FI/ | California | MD | 172 | May 1, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Layoff | MD WARN |
| 6 | ABC Companies | Nappanee | IN | 160 | May 12, 2014 | Sep 15, 2014 | Closure | IN WARN |
| 7 | Convergys | Sergeant Bluff | IA | 152 | May 21, 2014 | Jul 28, 2014 | Layoff | IA WARN |
| 8 | Marriott NJ Textile Services | Edison | NJ | 144 | May 30, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 9 | Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. | Bordentown | NJ | 138 | May 2, 2014 | May 2, 2014 | Layoff | NJ WARN |
| 10 | USA TODAY Co., Inc. | Greenville | SC | 117 | May 5, 2014 | n/a | Layoff | SC WARN |
- 1Nielsen Audio Inc.325workers
LayoffColumbia, MDNotice: May 6, 2014
Layoffs from Aug 31, 2014Maryland WARN list
- 2
- 3Briarwood Care & Rehabilitation Center209workers
LayoffSouth Amboy, NJNotice: May 5, 2014
Layoffs from May 5, 2014New Jersey WARN list
- 4
- 5BAE SYSTEMS PLC /FI/172workers
LayoffCalifornia, MDNotice: May 1, 2014
Layoffs from Jun 30, 2014Maryland WARN list
- 6ABC Companies160workers
ClosureNappanee, INNotice: May 12, 2014
Layoffs from Sep 15, 2014Indiana WARN list
- 7Convergys152workers
LayoffSergeant Bluff, IANotice: May 21, 2014
Layoffs from Jul 28, 2014Iowa WARN list
- 8Marriott NJ Textile Services144workers
LayoffEdison, NJNotice: May 30, 2014
Layoffs from May 30, 2014New Jersey WARN list
- 9Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.138workers
LayoffBordentown, NJNotice: May 2, 2014
Layoffs from May 2, 2014New Jersey WARN list
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