US Layoffs — May 1997
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 9 WARN Act notices in May 1997, putting at risk an estimated 1,032 workers — down from April. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 115 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | 1,032 |
Ohio led the nation with 1,032 workers affected across 9 notices .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 671 |
| Government | 2 | 145 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 120 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 96 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 671 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Government reported 145 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Tubular Products | Fayette, Ohio | 280 | |
| Renaissance Hotel Group | Solon, Ohio | 120 | |
| Lockheed Martin | Piketon, Ohio | 119 | |
| Conmed | Dayton, Ohio | 100 | |
| Carlisle Fin. NIC Employment | Akron, Ohio | 96 | |
| Orschein Products | Lexington, Ohio | 87 | |
| Guardian Industries | Upper Sandusky, Ohio | 85 | |
| Americo Service | Columbus, Ohio | 80 | |
| Wright-Patterson Air Force Base | Fairborn, Ohio | 65 |
Topping the list was Fayette Tubular Products in Fayette, Ohio, reporting 280 affected workers. Renaissance Hotel Group followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in May 1997. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is sourced from official state filings and updated daily by WARN Firehose, which also tracks SEC 8-K filings, bankruptcy proceedings, H-1B visa petitions, and unemployment claims across all six datasets. API access and data exports available.