Iowa Layoffs — January 2011
Employers in Iowa reported 4 WARN Act notices in January 2011, displacing an estimated 767 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 62% versus January 2010. The average filing covered 192 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 683 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 52 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 32 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 683 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 52 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 2 | 683 |
| Black Hawk | 1 | 52 |
| Polk | 1 | 32 |
Hamilton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 683 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Webster City | 2 | 683 |
| Waterloo | 1 | 52 |
| Des Moines | 1 | 32 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 84 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolux | Webster City | 510 | ||
| Electrolux | Webster City | 173 | ||
| United HR Direct | Waterloo | 52 | Layoff | |
| Wells Fargo | Des Moines | 32 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Electrolux at its Webster City facility, reporting 510 affected workers. Electrolux followed with 173 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.