Nebraska Layoffs — October 2019
Employers in Nebraska logged 9 WARN Act notices in October 2019, involving roughly 160 workers — climbing above September and down 35% versus October 2018. The average filing covered 18 workers, with 9 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 121 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 27 |
| Retail | 3 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 121 workers across 3 notices. Meanwhile, Accommodation & Food reported 27 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota | 1 | 81 |
| Thurston | 1 | 38 |
| Lancaster | 3 | 29 |
| Hall | 1 | 5 |
| Douglas | 1 | 3 |
Dakota absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 81 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| South Sioux City | 1 | 81 |
| Thurston | 1 | 38 |
| Lincoln | 2 | 27 |
| Grand Island | 1 | 5 |
| Omaha | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 9 | 160 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bimbo Bakeries | South Sioux City | 81 | Closure | |
| Thurston Manufacturing | Thurston | 38 | Closure | |
| Egg & I | Lincoln | 17 | Closure | |
| Airhost Restaurant & Lounge | Lincoln | 10 | Closure | |
| Regis Salon | Grand Island | 5 | Closure | |
| Games People Play | Omaha | 3 | Closure | |
| Major's Convenience Store & Cafe | Roca | 2 | Closure | |
| Blue Prairie Brands | Gering | 2 | Closure | |
| Seasons Floral & Gifts | Columbus | 2 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Bimbo Bakeries at its South Sioux City facility, reporting 81 affected workers. Thurston Manufacturing followed with 38 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.