Ohio Layoffs — August 2006
Employers in Ohio reported 17 WARN Act notices in August 2006, displacing an estimated 2,663 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and up 226% versus August 2005. The average filing covered 157 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1,349 |
| Retail | 3 | 478 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 354 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 282 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 140 |
| Transportation | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,349 workers across 9 notices. Notably, Retail reported 478 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 3 | 678 |
| Ashland | 1 | 450 |
| Franklin | 4 | 419 |
| Scioto | 1 | 253 |
| Geauga | 1 | 162 |
Cuyahoga absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 678 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 1 | 450 |
| Cleveland | 2 | 406 |
| Columbus | 3 | 372 |
| Strongsville | 1 | 272 |
| Lucasville | 1 | 253 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Hospira at its Ashland facility, reporting 450 affected workers. Chase Home Finance Default followed with 282 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Ohio labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.