Ohio Layoffs — December 2004
Employers in Ohio reported 4 WARN Act notices in December 2004, displacing an estimated 338 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 69% versus December 2003. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 259 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 79 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 259 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 79 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 132 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 79 |
| Ashtabula | 1 | 64 |
| Wyandot | 1 | 63 |
Montgomery absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 132 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 1 | 132 |
| Brook Park | 1 | 79 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 64 |
| Upper Sandusky | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPI International Fineblanking | Dayton | 132 | ||
| Northrop Grumman Information Technology | Brook Park | 79 | ||
| Glastic | Jefferson | 64 | ||
| Defiance Precision Products | Upper Sandusky | 63 |
The most significant filing came from MPI International Fineblanking at its Dayton facility, reporting 132 affected workers. Northrop Grumman Information Technology followed with 79 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.