Kentucky Layoffs — November 2009
Employers in Kentucky submitted 6 WARN Act notices in November 2009, putting at risk an estimated 525 workers — down from October and up 44% versus November 2008. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 403 |
| Transportation | 1 | 86 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 36 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 403 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 86 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 4 | 309 |
| Daviess | 1 | 180 |
Jefferson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 309 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 4 | 309 |
| Owensboro | 1 | 180 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 345 |
| Layoff | 1 | 180 |
The high proportion of closures (66% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Kentucky's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wing Shoes | Louisville | 202 | Closure | |
| Daramic | Owensboro | 180 | Layoff | |
| Exel | Louisville | 86 | Closure | |
| CDG Management, LLC and Civic Development Group, LLC - Pikeville Call Center | 36 | Closure | ||
| Modine Manufacturing | Louisville | 13 | Closure | |
| ArvinMeritor | Louisville | 8 | Closure |
Topping the list was Red Wing Shoes at its Louisville facility, reporting 202 affected workers. Daramic followed with 180 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.