Ohio Layoffs — September 2001
Employers in Ohio filed 15 WARN Act notices in September 2001, impacting roughly 2,486 workers — representing a notable rise over August and up 116% versus September 2000. The average filing covered 166 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 799 |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 663 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 319 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 255 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 230 |
| Utilities | 1 | 150 |
| Retail | 1 | 70 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 799 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 663 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 3 | 568 |
| Lucas | 2 | 519 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 288 |
| Vinton | 1 | 255 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 230 |
Cuyahoga was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 568 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 3 | 568 |
| Toledo | 1 | 319 |
| Vandalia | 1 | 288 |
| Wilkesville | 1 | 255 |
| Steubenville | 1 | 230 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Continental Airlines at its Cleveland facility, reporting 432 affected workers. Associates Credit Card Services followed with 319 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Transportation 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.