Ohio Layoffs — March 2006
Employers in Ohio filed 5 WARN Act notices in March 2006, impacting roughly 1,028 workers — representing a notable rise over February and down 27% versus March 2005. The average filing covered 206 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 770 |
| Transportation | 2 | 128 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 75 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 55 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 770 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 128 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 2 | 835 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 75 |
| Franklin | 1 | 63 |
| Miami | 1 | 55 |
Trumbull absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 835 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lordstown | 1 | 770 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 75 |
| Warren | 1 | 65 |
| Blacklick | 1 | 63 |
| Troy | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors - Lordstown Complex | Lordstown | 770 | ||
| Pitney Bowes Management Services | Cincinnati | 75 | ||
| Penske Logistics | Warren | 65 | ||
| TFE Logistics Group, Inc. (Domicile Closure) | Blacklick | 63 | ||
| Summit Insurance | Troy | 55 |
The single largest action involved General Motors - Lordstown Complex at its Lordstown facility, reporting 770 affected workers. Pitney Bowes Management Services followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.