Layoffs roundup, November 2017
In November 2017, employers filed 96 WARN notices in 13 states, covering 9,711 workers. 32 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
96
Workers affected
9,711
Plant closures
32
Notices and workers affected per month
December 2016 to November 2017
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| December 2016 | 64 | 6,001 |
| January 2017 | 103 | 11,281 |
| February 2017 | 76 | 8,105 |
| March 2017 | 176 | 12,359 |
| April 2017 | 100 | 8,326 |
| May 2017 | 83 | 11,196 |
| June 2017 | 104 | 9,483 |
| July 2017 | 90 | 9,147 |
| August 2017 | 91 | 13,948 |
| September 2017 | 85 | 7,786 |
| October 2017 | 99 | 9,803 |
| November 2017 | 96 | 9,711 |
By sector
November 2017
| Sector | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Software | 4 | 190 |
| Aerospace | 2 | 5 |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 121 |
| Insurance | 1 | 73 |
Sector is on record for 8 of the 96 notices. A company without an industry code is not in this table.
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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 | Centerplate | San Francisco | CA | 1,330 | Nov 22, 2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | Layoff | CA WARN |
| 2 | SynerMed | Monterey Park | CA | 566 | Nov 15, 2017 | Jan 15, 2018 | Layoff | CA WARN |
| 3 | Cal Pacific Specialty Foods, LLC | Moss Landing | CA | 323 | Nov 17, 2017 | Nov 17, 2017 | Closure | CA WARN |
| 4 | Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. | San Jose | CA | 308 | Nov 17, 2017 | Jan 19, 2018 | Layoff | CA WARN |
| 5 | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP | Valencia | CA | 289 | Nov 30, 2017 | Feb 28, 2018 | Layoff | CA WARN |
| 6 | L.E. Cooke Co | Visalia | CA | 278 | Nov 15, 2017 | Jan 15, 2018 | Closure | CA WARN |
| 7 | Jeffboat | Jeffersonville | IN | 278 | Nov 1, 2017 | n/a | Layoff | IN WARN |
| 8 | Martin's IGA | Effingham | IL | 275 | Nov 9, 2017 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 9 | CAHABA GOVERMENT BENEFIT ADMINISTRATORS, LLC | Birmingham | AL | 264 | Nov 16, 2017 | Jan 26, 2018 | Layoff | AL WARN |
| 10 | Gateway One Lending & Finance, LLC | Anaheim | CA | 231 | Nov 28, 2017 | Jan 29, 2018 | Layoff | CA WARN |
- 1Centerplate1,330workers
LayoffSan Francisco, CANotice: Nov 22, 2017
Layoffs from Dec 31, 2017California WARN list
- 2SynerMed566workers
LayoffMonterey Park, CANotice: Nov 15, 2017
Layoffs from Jan 15, 2018California WARN list
- 3Cal Pacific Specialty Foods, LLC323workers
ClosureMoss Landing, CANotice: Nov 17, 2017
Layoffs from Nov 17, 2017California WARN list
- 4Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.308workers
LayoffSan Jose, CANotice: Nov 17, 2017
Layoffs from Jan 19, 2018California WARN list
- 5BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP289workers
LayoffValencia, CANotice: Nov 30, 2017
Layoffs from Feb 28, 2018California WARN list
- 6L.E. Cooke Co278workers
ClosureVisalia, CANotice: Nov 15, 2017
Layoffs from Jan 15, 2018California WARN list
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LayoffBirmingham, ALNotice: Nov 16, 2017
Layoffs from Jan 26, 2018Alabama WARN list
- 10Gateway One Lending & Finance, LLC231workers
LayoffAnaheim, CANotice: Nov 28, 2017
Layoffs from Jan 29, 2018California WARN list