Ohio Layoffs — January 2009
Employers in Ohio submitted 20 WARN Act notices in January 2009, putting at risk an estimated 3,092 workers — down from December and up 45% versus January 2008. The average filing covered 155 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2,314 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 361 |
| Transportation | 4 | 239 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 103 |
| Retail | 1 | 75 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 2,314 workers across 12 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 361 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 2 | 902 |
| Lucas | 4 | 405 |
| Highland | 1 | 326 |
| Wood | 2 | 298 |
| Washington | 2 | 213 |
Trumbull saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 902 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lordstown | 2 | 902 |
| Greensboro | 1 | 326 |
| Toledo | 3 | 275 |
| Pemberville | 1 | 230 |
| Marietta | 2 | 213 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was GM Lordstown at its Lordstown facility, reporting 793 affected workers. Weastec followed with 326 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.