Kentucky Layoffs — October 2007
Employers in Kentucky submitted 4 WARN Act notices in October 2007, putting at risk an estimated 374 workers — up substantially from September. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 85 |
| Transportation | 1 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 85 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Transportation reported 38 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
Geographic details were not available for filings in Kentucky this month.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 374 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATS Light Alloy Wheels Kentucky | 180 | Closure | ||
| Oarsman Sportswear Parent - Paramount Apparel International | 85 | Closure | ||
| Nyloncraft | 71 | Closure | ||
| Caterpillar Logistics Services | 38 | Closure |
Topping the list was ATS Light Alloy Wheels Kentucky at its Kentucky facility, reporting 180 affected workers. Oarsman Sportswear Parent - Paramount Apparel International followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Kentucky 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 Kentucky. 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 Kentucky WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.