Ohio Layoffs — February 1999
Employers in Ohio recorded 17 WARN Act notices in February 1999, covering approximately 1,818 workers — marking a sharp increase from January and down 18% versus February 1998. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 911 |
| Construction | 5 | 417 |
| Utilities | 1 | 250 |
| Transportation | 3 | 240 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 911 workers across 8 notices. At the same time, Construction reported 417 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 4 | 338 |
| Hamilton | 3 | 299 |
| Scioto | 1 | 250 |
| Stark | 2 | 244 |
| Lorain | 2 | 206 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 19% of all affected workers with 338 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 3 | 299 |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 250 |
| Canton | 2 | 244 |
| Elyria | 1 | 149 |
| Highland Heights | 1 | 141 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Lockheed Martin Utility Svcs at its Portsmouth facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Kaiser Aluminum Chemical followed with 177 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.