Ohio Layoffs — November 2010
Employers in Ohio reported 8 WARN Act notices in November 2010, displacing an estimated 978 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 56% versus November 2009. The average filing covered 122 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 559 |
| Transportation | 1 | 222 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 197 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 559 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 222 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Butler | 1 | 222 |
| Wood | 1 | 187 |
| Gallia | 1 | 171 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 170 |
| Wayne | 1 | 86 |
Butler saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 222 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 1 | 222 |
| North Baltimore | 1 | 187 |
| Gallipolis | 1 | 171 |
| Maple Heights | 1 | 170 |
| Orrville | 1 | 86 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx | West Chester | 222 | ||
| Continental Structural Plastics | North Baltimore | 187 | ||
| Southeast Ohio EMS District | Gallipolis | 171 | ||
| Dr. Pepper Snapple Group(Maple Heights) | Maple Heights | 170 | ||
| Ross Sand Casting Ind | Orrville | 86 | ||
| Dr. Pepper Snapple Group(Akron) | Akron | 80 | ||
| Lewisburg Pet Care Plant | Lewisburg | 36 | ||
| Bucyrus Community Hospital | Bucyrus | 26 |
The most significant filing came from FedEx at its West Chester facility, reporting 222 affected workers. Continental Structural Plastics followed with 187 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio'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 Ohio. 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 Ohio WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.