Kentucky Layoffs — June 2001
Employers in Kentucky posted 2 WARN Act notices in June 2001, affecting an estimated 655 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and up 501% versus June 2000. The average filing covered 328 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 655 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 655 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Whitley | 1 | 545 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 110 |
Whitley saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 545 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2 | 655 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 655 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Greetings | Louisville | 545 | Layoff | |
| Waukesha Cherry-Burrell | Louisville | 110 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by American Greetings at its Louisville facility, reporting 545 affected workers. Waukesha Cherry-Burrell followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Kentucky'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 Kentucky. 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 Kentucky WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.