Ohio Layoffs — May 2007
Employers in Ohio reported 5 WARN Act notices in May 2007, displacing an estimated 1,104 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 63% versus May 2006. The average filing covered 221 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1,002 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 102 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,002 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 102 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Stark | 1 | 806 |
| Franklin | 1 | 102 |
| Summit | 1 | 72 |
| Trumbull | 1 | 72 |
| Lucas | 1 | 52 |
Stark felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 806 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 1 | 806 |
| Westerville | 1 | 102 |
| Mogadore | 1 | 72 |
| Niles | 1 | 72 |
| Toledo | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hoover | Canton | 806 | ||
| Westerville Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing C | Westerville | 102 | ||
| Michelin North America | Mogadore | 72 | ||
| Ohio Valley Aluminum | Niles | 72 | ||
| TRW Automotive Holdings | Toledo | 52 |
The most significant filing came from The Hoover at its Canton facility, reporting 806 affected workers. Westerville Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing C followed with 102 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.