Total Workers Affected
711
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
United States Steel
711 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in IN - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 711
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 356
- Avg / notice
United States Steel has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 711 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, United States Steel has 2 recorded filings covering 711 workers across 1 state, primarily IN, the 245th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
United States Steel put 711 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 245th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #245
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 4%
- larger than 96% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 1
- state affected, led by IN
Where United States Steel Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
2
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Sep 2019
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
711 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2019
Mass Layoff
East Chicago, IN · Manufacturing
Effective: Nov 9, 2019
314
workers
Filed Sep 6, 2019
2015
Mass Layoff
Gary, IN · Manufacturing
Effective: Mar 22, 2015
397
workers
Filed Jan 20, 2015
How United States Steel compares in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 33,263 | 54 | WA |
| 2 | Intel | 27,438 | 5 | TX |
| 3 | Nokia | 14,000 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Rivian Automotive | 6,700 | 1 | IL |
| 5 | Dell Technologies | 6,650 | 1 | TX |
| 6 | General Motors | 4,000 | 1 | MI |
| 7 | HP | 4,000 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Ford Motor | 3,000 | 1 | MI |
| 9 | United States Steel (this page) | 711 | 2 | IN |
What this means for IN workers
United States Steel has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 711 workers, most recently on Sep 6, 2019.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in IN, where United States Steel's filings were reported. IN layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the United States Steel WARN Record
United States Steel has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 711 workers between Jan 20, 2015 and Sep 6, 2019. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, United States Steel ranks #30 of 805 tracked employers in IN. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- United States Steel's 711 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to IN's workforce agency, in the Manufacturing sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 356 workers per notice, United States Steel's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 2 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on IN-based United States Steel notices should contact the IN workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is United States Steel laying off workers? ▼
United States Steel has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 711 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Sep 6, 2019.
How many people has United States Steel laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, United States Steel has affected 711 workers total, averaging 356 workers per notice.
What states has United States Steel had layoffs in? ▼
United States Steel has filed WARN notices in 1 state: IN.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a United States Steel layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does United States Steel's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
United States Steel has affected 711 workers across 2 WARN filings in the Manufacturing sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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