West Virginia Layoffs — July 2016
Employers in West Virginia filed 4 WARN Act notices in July 2016, impacting roughly 126 workers — representing a pullback from June. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 15 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 10 |
The Agriculture sector led the way in workforce reductions with 101 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mingo | 4 | 126 |
Mingo bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 126 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck | 4 | 126 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 126 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in West Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSOL of Kentucky, Inc. Twin Branch Mine | Naugatuck | 101 | Closure | |
| CONSOL of Kentucky, Inc. Minway Preparation Plant | Naugatuck | 15 | Closure | |
| CONSOL of Kentucky, Inc. Miller Creek Administration Group | Naugatuck | 9 | Closure | |
| CONSOL of Kentucky, Inc. Wiley Surface Mine | Naugatuck | 1 | Closure |
The single largest action involved CONSOL of Kentucky, Inc. Twin Branch Mine at its Naugatuck facility, reporting 101 affected workers. CONSOL of Kentucky, Inc. Minway Preparation Plant followed with 15 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for West Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Agriculture sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by West Virginia. 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 West Virginia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.