Iowa Layoffs — June 2014
Employers in Iowa posted 3 WARN Act notices in June 2014, affecting an estimated 139 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and up 6850% versus June 2013. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 112 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 27 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 112 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Agriculture reported 27 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 | 112 |
| Polk | 2 | 27 |
Clinton was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 112 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 | 112 |
| Johnston | 2 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 112 |
| Layoff | 1 | 19 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Packaging | Clinton | 112 | Closure | |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International | Johnston | 19 | Layoff | |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International | Johnston | 8 |
The largest notice was filed by Evergreen Packaging at its Clinton facility, reporting 112 affected workers. Pioneer Hi-Bred International followed with 19 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.