Iowa Layoffs — May 2009
Employers in Iowa submitted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2009, putting at risk an estimated 150 workers — down from April and up 70% versus May 2008. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 150 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 150 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 1 | 150 |
Des Moines was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 150 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cnh | Burlington | 150 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Cnh at its Burlington facility, reporting 150 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight 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.