Ohio Layoffs — November 2008
Employers in Ohio filed 16 WARN Act notices in November 2008, impacting roughly 3,926 workers — representing a pullback from October and up 466% versus November 2007. The average filing covered 245 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2,267 |
| Transportation | 4 | 775 |
| Utilities | 1 | 434 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 291 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 159 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 2,267 workers across 9 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 775 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 1 | 1,103 |
| Clinton | 3 | 670 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 480 |
| Logan | 1 | 434 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 291 |
Trumbull saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 1,103 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lordstown | 1 | 1,103 |
| Wilmington | 3 | 670 |
| Bellefontaine | 1 | 434 |
| Dayton | 1 | 375 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 291 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved GM Lordstown at its Lordstown facility, reporting 1,103 affected workers. Siemens Energy and Automation followed with 434 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.