US Layoffs — July 1997
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 9 WARN Act notices in July 1997, involving roughly 1,064 workers — falling below June and up 233% versus July 1996. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 118 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | 1,064 |
Ohio led the nation with 1,064 workers affected across 9 notices .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 336 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 254 |
| Retail | 2 | 229 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 95 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 75 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 75 |
The Utilities sector dominated layoff filings with 336 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 254 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Power Shovel | Marion, Ohio | 336 | |
| Acne Stores | Akron, Ohio | 150 | |
| Chesapeake Display & Pack | Sandusky, Ohio | 101 | |
| Simon-Duplex | Dover, Ohio | 98 | |
| Lutheran Home at Toledo | Toledo, Ohio | 95 | |
| Robert Levin Carpet | Independence, Ohio | 79 | |
| Metropolitan Property Insurance | Mayfield, Ohio | 75 | |
| EG&G Mound Applied Technologies | Miamisburg, Ohio | 75 | |
| Defense Logistic Agency | Blacklick, Ohio | 55 |
The biggest impact was at Marion Power Shovel in Marion, Ohio, reporting 336 affected workers. Acne Stores followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in July 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.