Iowa Layoffs — January 2012
Employers in Iowa filed 2 WARN Act notices in January 2012, impacting roughly 144 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 81% versus January 2011. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 80 |
| Transportation | 1 | 64 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 80 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 64 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wapello | 1 | 80 |
| Linn | 1 | 64 |
Wapello was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 80 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa | 1 | 80 |
| Cedar Rapids | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 80 |
| Layoff | 1 | 64 |
The high proportion of closures (56% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCCW Teleservices (US) | Ottumwa | 80 | Closure | |
| FirstFleet | Cedar Rapids | 64 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved PCCW Teleservices (US) at its Ottumwa facility, reporting 80 affected workers. FirstFleet followed with 64 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 Information & Technology 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.