Nebraska Layoffs — November 2017
Employers in Nebraska reported 5 WARN Act notices in November 2017, displacing an estimated 185 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 46% versus November 2016. The average filing covered 37 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 61 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 24 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 100 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 2 | 153 |
| Scotts Bluff | 1 | 24 |
| Madison | 2 | 8 |
Douglas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 153 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 2 | 153 |
| Scottsbluff | 1 | 24 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 129 |
| Layoff | 1 | 53 |
The high proportion of closures (70% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood Packaging | Omaha | 100 | Closure | |
| Data Transmission Network | Omaha | 53 | Layoff | |
| Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill | Scottsbluff | 24 | Closure | |
| Axius Services | Norfolk | 5 | Closure | |
| Axius Services | Norfolk | 3 |
The most significant filing came from Hood Packaging at its Omaha facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Data Transmission Network followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Nebraska'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 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.