Indiana Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in Indiana reported 11 WARN Act notices in June 2009, displacing an estimated 1,613 workers — signaling a deceleration from May. The average filing covered 147 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 400 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 387 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 59 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 11 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 400 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 387 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | 400 |
| Shelby | 1 | 295 |
| Elkhart | 2 | 257 |
| Bartholomew | 1 | 215 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 125 |
Monroe saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 400 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 1 | 400 |
| Shelbyville | 1 | 295 |
| Elkhart | 1 | 249 |
| Columbus | 1 | 215 |
| Indianapolis | 2 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Indiana this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Food Service | Bloomington | 400 | ||
| Meridian Automotive Systems | Shelbyville | 295 | ||
| Philips Products | Elkhart | 249 | ||
| Columbus Components Group | Columbus | 215 | ||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Indianapolis | 114 | ||
| Jasper Group | Batesville | 110 | ||
| Harsco Metals | East Chicago | 92 | ||
| Girtz Industries | Monticello | 60 | ||
| Contech | Pierceton | 59 | ||
| Apria Healthcare | Indianapolis | 11 | ||
| Philips Products | Bristol | 8 |
The most significant filing came from US Food Service at its Bloomington facility, reporting 400 affected workers. Meridian Automotive Systems followed with 295 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Indiana's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.