Kentucky Layoffs — June 2001
Employers in Kentucky filed 2 WARN Act notices in June 2001, impacting roughly 655 workers — representing a pullback from 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 655 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton | 1 | 545 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 110 |
Kenton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 | 1 | 110 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Greetings | Louisville | 545 | ||
| Waukesha Cherry-Burrell | Louisville | 110 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved American Greetings at its Louisville facility, reporting 545 affected workers. Waukesha Cherry-Burrell followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.