Ohio Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in Ohio reported 15 WARN Act notices in June 2009, displacing an estimated 1,533 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 107% versus June 2008. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1,232 |
| Transportation | 4 | 246 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 55 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,232 workers across 10 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 246 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 2 | 425 |
| Shelby | 1 | 300 |
| Franklin | 3 | 184 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 175 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 115 |
Warren felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 425 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maineville | 1 | 364 |
| Russia | 1 | 300 |
| Vandalia | 1 | 116 |
| Valley View | 1 | 115 |
| Groveport | 1 | 76 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from SUMCO Phoenix at its Maineville facility, reporting 364 affected workers. Clopay Building Products followed with 300 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Ohio'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 Ohio. 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 Ohio WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.