Iowa Layoffs — June 2021
Employers in Iowa posted 4 WARN Act notices in June 2021, affecting an estimated 804 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and down 10% versus June 2020. The average filing covered 201 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 708 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 96 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 708 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 96 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 3 | 708 |
| Johnson | 1 | 96 |
Des Moines was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 708 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Burlington | 3 | 708 |
| Coralville | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 96 |
Closures accounted for 12% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abb | West Burlington | 238 | ||
| Abb | West Burlington | 236 | ||
| Abb | West Burlington | 234 | ||
| Marriott Hotel Services | Coralville | 96 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Abb at its West Burlington facility, reporting 238 affected workers. Abb followed with 236 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Iowa'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 Iowa. 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 Iowa WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.