Ohio Layoffs — September 2001
Employers in Ohio recorded 15 WARN Act notices in September 2001, covering approximately 2,486 workers — marking a sharp increase from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 799 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, 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
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.