Iowa Layoffs — March 2010
Employers in Iowa filed 2 WARN Act notices in March 2010, impacting roughly 152 workers — representing a notable rise over February and down 73% versus March 2009. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 152 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 152 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Allamakee | 1 | 86 |
| Clinton | 1 | 66 |
Allamakee saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 86 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 1 | 86 |
| Dewitt | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 86 |
| Closure | 1 | 66 |
Closures accounted for 43% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gencor Industries | Marquette | 86 | Layoff | |
| The Swiss Colony | Dewitt | 66 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Gencor Industries at its Marquette facility, reporting 86 affected workers. The Swiss Colony followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.