Nebraska Layoffs — May 2015
Employers in Nebraska filed 3 WARN Act notices in May 2015, impacting roughly 218 workers — representing a notable rise over April and up 203% versus May 2014. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 92 |
| Transportation | 1 | 76 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 50 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 92 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hall | 1 | 92 |
| Douglas | 1 | 76 |
| Dixon | 1 | 50 |
Hall absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 92 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island | 1 | 92 |
| Omaha | 1 | 76 |
| Wakefield - Farm Facility | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 92 |
| Layoff | 1 | 76 |
Closures accounted for 42% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skag-Way Discount Department Stores | Grand Island | 92 | Closure | |
| United Airlines | Omaha | 76 | Layoff | |
| Michael Foods Egg Products | Wakefield - Farm Facility | 50 |
The single largest action involved Skag-Way Discount Department Stores at its Grand Island facility, reporting 92 affected workers. United Airlines followed with 76 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Nebraska labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Nebraska. 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 Nebraska WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.