Iowa Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Iowa posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2010, affecting an estimated 138 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 71% versus February 2009. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 138 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 138 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Linn | 1 | 137 |
| Franklin | 1 | 1 |
Linn felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 1 | 137 |
| Hampton | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Iowa this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terex | Cedar Rapids | 137 | ||
| AGC Flat Glass | Hampton | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by Terex at its Cedar Rapids facility, reporting 137 affected workers. AGC Flat Glass followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.