Ohio Layoffs — May 1997
Employers in Ohio posted 9 WARN Act notices in May 1997, affecting an estimated 1,032 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 671 |
| Government | 2 | 145 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 120 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 96 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 671 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Government reported 145 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 1 | 280 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 120 |
| Pike | 1 | 119 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 100 |
| Summit | 1 | 96 |
Fulton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 280 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 1 | 280 |
| Solon | 1 | 120 |
| Piketon | 1 | 119 |
| Dayton | 1 | 100 |
| Akron | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Tubular Products | Fayette | 280 | ||
| Renaissance Hotel Group | Solon | 120 | ||
| Lockheed Martin | Piketon | 119 | ||
| Conmed | Dayton | 100 | ||
| Carlisle Fin. NIC Employment | Akron | 96 | ||
| Orschein Products | Lexington | 87 | ||
| Guardian Industries | Upper Sandusky | 85 | ||
| Americo Service | Columbus | 80 | ||
| Wright-Patterson Air Force Base | Fairborn | 65 |
The largest notice was filed by Fayette Tubular Products at its Fayette facility, reporting 280 affected workers. Renaissance Hotel Group followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.