Ohio Layoffs — February 1997
Employers in Ohio reported 8 WARN Act notices in February 1997, displacing an estimated 1,404 workers — signaling a deceleration from January. The average filing covered 176 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 960 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 280 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 94 |
| Transportation | 1 | 70 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 960 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 280 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 2 | 611 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 280 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 264 |
| Trumbull | 1 | 85 |
| Shelby | 1 | 70 |
Wayne bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 611 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orrville | 1 | 490 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 280 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 264 |
| Rittman | 1 | 121 |
| Girard | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Orrvile Assembly Plt | Orrville | 490 | ||
| Capital American | Cleveland | 280 | ||
| Cincinnati Microwave | Cincinnati | 264 | ||
| Tenneco Packaging Rittman Carton | Rittman | 121 | ||
| Camcar Textron | Girard | 85 | ||
| Ryder Integrated Logistics | Sidney | 70 | ||
| Handleman | North Jackson | 53 | ||
| Ohio Periodical Distributors | Columbus | 41 |
The most significant filing came from Volvo Orrvile Assembly Plt at its Orrville facility, reporting 490 affected workers. Capital American followed with 280 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Ohio. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Ohio WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.