Indiana Layoffs — March 2009
Employers in Indiana posted 23 WARN Act notices in March 2009, affecting an estimated 3,166 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 377 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 250 |
| Transportation | 1 | 44 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 377 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 250 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 3 | 703 |
| Hamilton | 4 | 518 |
| Johnson | 2 | 483 |
| Bartholomew | 1 | 338 |
| Allen | 3 | 311 |
Elkhart absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 22% of all affected workers with 703 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 4 | 518 |
| Wakarusa | 1 | 515 |
| Lafayette | 2 | 483 |
| Columbus | 1 | 338 |
| Fort Wayne | 3 | 311 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco Coach | Wakarusa | 515 | ||
| Caterpillar | Lafayette | 439 | ||
| Columbus Components Group | Columbus | 338 | ||
| Wishard Health Services | Indianapolis | 250 | ||
| Fort Wayne Foundry (Lima Road Division) | Fort Wayne | 174 | ||
| Direct Brands | Indianapolis | 151 | ||
| Graphic Packaging | Muncie | 151 | ||
| Direct Brands | Terre Haute | 147 | ||
| Dexter Axle | Elkhart | 119 | ||
| Sumco | Indianapolis | 110 | ||
| Small Parts | Logansport | 107 | ||
| Eaton | Greenfield | 103 | ||
| Rea Magnet Wire | Fort Wayne | 85 | ||
| PK U.S.A | Shelbyville | 70 | ||
| Smoker Craft | New Paris | 69 |
The largest notice was filed by Monaco Coach at its Wakarusa facility, reporting 515 affected workers. Caterpillar followed with 439 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Indiana'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 Indiana. 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 Indiana WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.