Iowa Layoffs — November 2006
Employers in Iowa recorded 1 WARN Act notices in November 2006, covering approximately 9 workers — marking a decline from October and down 89% versus November 2005. The average filing covered 9 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 9 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 9 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 1 | 9 |
Montgomery was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 9 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Red Oak | 1 | 9 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 9 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romech | Red Oak | 9 | Closure |
Leading the list was Romech at its Red Oak facility, reporting 9 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, 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 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.