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In August, 403 mass layoff events were reported in the
manufacturing sector, resulting in 46,540 initial claims.
Employers took 1,546 mass layoff actions involving 150,192
workers. Events decreased by 63 over the month, while associated
initial claims increased by 6,489.
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/mmls.pdf
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