The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 9 WARN Act notices in May 1997, putting at risk an estimated 1,032 workers — down from April. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 115 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | 1,032 |
Ohio led the nation with 1,032 workers affected across 9 notices .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 120 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 120 workers across 1 notice.
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Tubular Products | Fayette, Ohio | 280 | |
| Renaissance Hotel Group | Solon, Ohio | 120 | |
| Lockheed Martin | Piketon, Ohio | 119 | |
| CONMED Corporation | Dayton, Ohio | 100 | |
| Carlisle Fin. NIC Employment | Akron, Ohio | 96 | |
| Orschein Products | Lexington, Ohio | 87 | |
| Guardian Industries | Upper Sandusky, Ohio | 85 | |
| Americo Service | Columbus, Ohio | 80 | |
| Wright-Patterson Air Force Base | Fairborn, Ohio | 65 |
Topping the list was Fayette Tubular Products in Fayette, Ohio, reporting 280 affected workers. Renaissance Hotel Group followed with 120 workers.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in May 1997. 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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