| DFW
2006 Layoffs
- Dallas
Market Center (DMC), is comprised of four buildings
containing
5 million square feet, making it the largest wholesale merchandise mart
in the world. (Dallas Market Center)
- Trade,
Transportation and Utilities is the largest employment sector
in the Dallas/Fort Worth regional economy, accounting for approximately
21.7 percent of all jobs. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- In 2005,
the Texas Workforce Commission reported 5,422 layoffs,
down 50 percent from the 10,648 layoffs in 2004.
(Texas Workforce Commission, WARN Reports)
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| Industry |
Total
Layoffs |
| Agriculture,
Forestry, Fishing and Hunting |
- |
| Mining |
- |
| Utilities |
- |
| Construction |
- |
| Manufacturing |
2,746 |
| Wholesale
Trade |
- |
| Retail
Trade |
51 |
| Transportation
& Warehousing |
105 |
| Information |
367 |
| Finance
& Insurance |
248 |
| Real
Estate and Rental and Leasing |
- |
| Professional,
Scientific, and Technical Services |
153 |
| Management
of Companies & Enterprise |
- |
| Administrative
and Support and Waste Management |
139 |
| Education
Services |
- |
| Heatlh
Care and Social Assistance |
75 |
| Arts,
Entertainment & Recreation |
71 |
| Accommodation
and Food Services |
52 |
| Other
Services |
59 |
Public
Administration |
142 |
Annual
Total |
4,208 |
Source: Texas Workforce Commission, WARN Report
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