Ohio Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Ohio reported 5 WARN Act notices in December 2017, displacing an estimated 538 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 40% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 456 |
| Transportation | 1 | 48 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 34 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 456 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 48 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Stark | 1 | 339 |
| Seneca | 1 | 62 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 55 |
| Licking | 1 | 48 |
| Portage | 1 | 34 |
Stark bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 339 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 1 | 339 |
| Fostoria | 1 | 62 |
| Springdale | 1 | 55 |
| Newark | 1 | 48 |
| Aurora | 1 | 34 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Metal | Canton | 339 | ||
| Fram Group Operations LLC Autolite Spark Plug Plant | Fostoria | 62 | ||
| New Avon | Springdale | 55 | ||
| Licking County Transit Operation | Newark | 48 | ||
| Technical Consumer Products | Aurora | 34 |
The most significant filing came from Union Metal at its Canton facility, reporting 339 affected workers. Fram Group Operations LLC Autolite Spark Plug Plant followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio'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 Ohio. 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 Ohio WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.