Iowa Layoffs — November 2007
Employers in Iowa reported 1 WARN Act notices in November 2007, displacing an estimated 36 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and up 300% versus November 2006. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 36 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 36 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 1 | 36 |
Des Moines was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 36 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Burlington | 1 | 36 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Iowa this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Consumer & Industrial | West Burlington | 36 |
The most significant filing came from GE Consumer & Industrial at its West Burlington facility, reporting 36 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Iowa'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 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.