Ohio Layoffs — November 2001
Employers in Ohio reported 18 WARN Act notices in November 2001, displacing an estimated 6,591 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and up 393% versus November 2000. The average filing covered 366 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17 | 6,401 |
| Retail | 1 | 190 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 6,401 workers across 17 notices. Notably, Retail reported 190 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 8 | 3,930 |
| Lucas | 2 | 538 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 500 |
| Clark | 1 | 500 |
| Wayne | 1 | 384 |
Cuyahoga saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 3,930 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 8 | 3,930 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 500 |
| Springfield | 1 | 500 |
| Toledo | 1 | 468 |
| Wooster | 1 | 384 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Cleveland Works (LTV Steel Company) at its Cleveland facility, reporting 2,964 affected workers. GE Aircraft Engines followed with 500 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.