Iowa Layoffs — May 2010
Employers in Iowa reported 2 WARN Act notices in May 2010, displacing an estimated 189 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 26% versus May 2009. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 99 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 90 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 99 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 90 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | 1 | 99 |
| Polk | 1 | 90 |
Buchanan absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 99 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Winthrop | 1 | 99 |
| Ankeny | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 90 |
Closures accounted for 48% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbert Plastic Services | Winthrop | 99 | ||
| Harland Clarke Holdings | Ankeny | 90 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Wilbert Plastic Services at its Winthrop facility, reporting 99 affected workers. Harland Clarke Holdings followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.