Kentucky Layoffs — October 2007
Employers in Kentucky recorded 4 WARN Act notices in October 2007, covering approximately 374 workers — marking a sharp increase from September. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 156 |
| Transportation | 1 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 156 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 38 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
Geographic details were not available for filings in Kentucky this month.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 374 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATS Light Alloy Wheels Kentucky | 180 | Closure | ||
| Oarsman Sportswear Parent - Paramount Apparel International | 85 | Closure | ||
| Nyloncraft | 71 | Closure | ||
| Caterpillar Logistics Services | 38 | Closure |
Leading the list was ATS Light Alloy Wheels Kentucky at its Kentucky facility, reporting 180 affected workers. Oarsman Sportswear Parent - Paramount Apparel International followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Kentucky labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.