Ohio Layoffs — July 1997
Employers in Ohio submitted 9 WARN Act notices in July 1997, putting at risk an estimated 1,064 workers — down from June and up 233% versus July 1996. The average filing covered 118 workers, with 0 closures among the 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 336 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 254 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1 | 336 |
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 154 |
| Summit | 1 | 150 |
| Erie | 1 | 101 |
| Tuscarawas | 1 | 98 |
Marion bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 336 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 1 | 336 |
| Akron | 1 | 150 |
| Sandusky | 1 | 101 |
| Dover | 1 | 98 |
| Toledo | 1 | 95 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Power Shovel | Marion | 336 | ||
| Acne Stores | Akron | 150 | ||
| Chesapeake Display & Pack | Sandusky | 101 | ||
| Simon-Duplex | Dover | 98 | ||
| Lutheran Home at Toledo | Toledo | 95 | ||
| Robert Levin Carpet | Independence | 79 | ||
| Metropolitan Property Insurance | Mayfield | 75 | ||
| EG&G Mound Applied Technologies | Miamisburg | 75 | ||
| Defense Logistic Agency | Blacklick | 55 |
Topping the list was Marion Power Shovel at its Marion facility, reporting 336 affected workers. Acne Stores followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.