The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 5 WARN Act notices in December 1996, covering approximately 1,017 workers — marking a decline from November. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 203 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | 1,017 |
Ohio led the nation with 1,017 workers affected across 5 notices .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 76 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 76 workers across 1 notice.
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Corp | Cleveland, Ohio | 450 | |
| Varity, Kelsey-Hayes | Fremont, Ohio | 219 | |
| Belden Wire Cable Co | Apple Creek, Ohio | 172 | |
| Malco, Inc | Cleveland, Ohio | 100 | |
| Delphos Ohio Axle Plant | Delphos, Ohio | 76 |
Leading the list was Key Corp in Cleveland, Ohio, reporting 450 affected workers. Varity, Kelsey-Hayes followed with 219 workers.
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in December 1996. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is sourced from official state filings and updated daily by WARN Firehose. Download the full dataset or explore state-by-state data.
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