Ohio Layoffs — December 2001
Employers in Ohio recorded 10 WARN Act notices in December 2001, covering approximately 1,635 workers — marking a decline from November and up 593% versus December 2000. The average filing covered 164 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 676 |
| Transportation | 2 | 512 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 229 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 128 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 676 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 512 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 3 | 661 |
| Franklin | 1 | 454 |
| Athens | 1 | 149 |
| Adams | 1 | 90 |
| Wayne | 1 | 85 |
Cuyahoga bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 661 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 3 | 661 |
| Columbus | 1 | 454 |
| Albany | 1 | 149 |
| Seaman | 1 | 90 |
| Orrville | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRW Automotive | Cleveland | 500 | ||
| Ames Distribution Center | Columbus | 454 | ||
| Southern Ohio Coal | Albany | 149 | ||
| L-S Electro-Galvanizing | Cleveland | 91 | ||
| Etura Premier | Seaman | 90 | ||
| Orrville Products | Orrville | 85 | ||
| Southern Ohio Coal | Langsville | 80 | ||
| Getronics | Cleveland | 70 | ||
| Processing Technology | Perrysburg | 58 | ||
| Emery Worldwide Airlines | Vandalia | 58 |
Leading the list was TRW Automotive at its Cleveland facility, reporting 500 affected workers. Ames Distribution Center followed with 454 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.