US Layoffs — November 1997
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 8 WARN Act notices in November 1997, putting at risk an estimated 1,267 workers — down from October and down 14% versus November 1996. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 158 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 8 | 1,267 |
Ohio led the nation with 1,267 workers affected across 8 notices .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 606 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 268 |
| Transportation | 1 | 144 |
| Government | 1 | 127 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 122 |
The Utilities sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 606 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 268 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerior Energy | Independence, Ohio | 606 | |
| Pacific Great Lakes | Cleveland, Ohio | 144 | |
| Wright-Patterson AFB | Fairborn, Ohio | 127 | |
| Guardian Automotives Products | Upper Sandusky, Ohio | 98 | |
| US Reduction | Toledo, Ohio | 98 | |
| Adf | Brookpark, Ohio | 72 | |
| Nations Credit | Cleveland, Ohio | 66 | |
| UniCare Insurance | Cleveland, Ohio | 56 |
Topping the list was Centerior Energy in Independence, Ohio, reporting 606 affected workers. Pacific Great Lakes followed with 144 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Utilities sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in November 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.