Ohio Layoffs — July 2006
Employers in Ohio submitted 5 WARN Act notices in July 2006, putting at risk an estimated 929 workers — down from June and up 22% versus July 2005. The average filing covered 186 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 414 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 268 |
| Transportation | 2 | 174 |
| Education | 1 | 73 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 414 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 268 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 1 | 414 |
| Cuyahoga | 2 | 341 |
| Trumbull | 1 | 92 |
| Franklin | 1 | 82 |
Hamilton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 414 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 1 | 414 |
| Cleveland | 2 | 341 |
| Lordstown | 1 | 92 |
| Columbus | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NuTone | Cincinnati | 414 | ||
| QualChoice | Cleveland | 268 | ||
| Pro Logistics | Lordstown | 92 | ||
| Veolia Transportation | Columbus | 82 | ||
| ARAMARK Educational Services | Cleveland | 73 |
Topping the list was NuTone at its Cincinnati facility, reporting 414 affected workers. QualChoice followed with 268 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.