Ohio Layoffs — February 2007
Employers in Ohio filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2007, impacting roughly 343 workers — representing a pullback from January and down 54% versus February 2006. The average filing covered 172 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 291 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 52 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 291 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 52 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning | 1 | 291 |
| Franklin | 1 | 52 |
Mahoning bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 291 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | 1 | 291 |
| Columbus | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forum Health-Western Reserve Care System-To | Youngstown | 291 | ||
| Keystone Powdered Metal | Columbus | 52 |
The single largest action involved Forum Health-Western Reserve Care System-To at its Youngstown facility, reporting 291 affected workers. Keystone Powdered Metal followed with 52 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.