Iowa Layoffs — June 2006
Employers in Iowa posted 4 WARN Act notices in June 2006, affecting an estimated 346 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 243 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 103 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 243 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 103 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Henry | 1 | 160 |
| Johnson | 1 | 83 |
| Cerro Gordo | 1 | 60 |
| Taylor | 1 | 43 |
Henry was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 160 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Pleasant | 1 | 160 |
| Coralville | 1 | 83 |
| Mason City | 1 | 60 |
| Bedford | 1 | 43 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 220 |
| Closure | 2 | 126 |
Closures accounted for 36% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QualiTech Maintenance | Mt. Pleasant | 160 | Layoff | |
| Applied Systems | Coralville | 83 | Closure | |
| Minnesota Rubber | Mason City | 60 | Layoff | |
| Gear for Sports | Bedford | 43 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by QualiTech Maintenance at its Mt. Pleasant facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Applied Systems followed with 83 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Iowa's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Iowa. 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 Iowa WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.