Iowa Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in Iowa posted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2011, affecting an estimated 53 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and down 56% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 52 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 1 | 52 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 1 |
Dubuque absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 52 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 1 | 52 |
| Webster City | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 52 |
The high proportion of closures (98% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGraw-Hill Companies | Dubuque | 52 | Closure | |
| Electrolux Home Products | Webster City | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by McGraw-Hill Companies at its Dubuque facility, reporting 52 affected workers. Electrolux Home Products followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Iowa. 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 Iowa WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.