Iowa Layoffs — June 2011
Employers in Iowa submitted 2 WARN Act notices in June 2011, putting at risk an estimated 108 workers — down from May and up 71% versus June 2010. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 108 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 108 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson | 1 | 105 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 3 |
Dickinson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 97% of all affected workers with 105 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 1 | 105 |
| Webster City | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 105 |
The high proportion of closures (97% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klaussner Home Furnishings | Milford | 105 | Closure | |
| Electrolux | Webster City | 3 |
Topping the list was Klaussner Home Furnishings at its Milford facility, reporting 105 affected workers. Electrolux followed with 3 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.