Ohio Layoffs — December 2003
Employers in Ohio filed 8 WARN Act notices in December 2003, impacting roughly 1,085 workers — representing a pullback from November and roughly flat versus December 2002. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 283 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 269 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 148 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 100 |
| Transportation | 1 | 95 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 283 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 269 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 3 | 478 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 190 |
| Coshocton | 1 | 139 |
| Erie | 1 | 100 |
| Geauga | 1 | 95 |
Montgomery bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 478 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 2 | 348 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 190 |
| Coshocton | 1 | 139 |
| Miamisburg | 1 | 130 |
| Milan | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ncr | Dayton | 200 | ||
| Venture | Lancaster | 190 | ||
| St. Joseph Children's Treatment Center | Dayton | 148 | ||
| JII Promotions | Coshocton | 139 | ||
| CH2MHill Mound | Miamisburg | 130 | ||
| Source Interlink Companies | Milan | 100 | ||
| Penske Logistics | Middlefield | 95 | ||
| Senco Products | Cincinnati | 83 |
The single largest action involved Ncr at its Dayton facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Venture followed with 190 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.