Ohio Layoffs — February 2007
Employers in Ohio recorded 2 WARN Act notices in February 2007, covering approximately 343 workers — marking a decline 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 291 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 52 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning | 1 | 291 |
| Franklin | 1 | 52 |
Mahoning absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.