Nebraska Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in Nebraska logged 3 WARN Act notices in June 2016, involving roughly 29 workers — climbing above May and down 87% versus June 2015. The average filing covered 10 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 14 |
| Construction | 1 | 10 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 5 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 14 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Construction reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 14 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 10 |
| Richardson | 1 | 5 |
Jefferson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 14 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbury | 1 | 14 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 10 |
| Falls City | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 29 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Nebraska's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canning Truck Service | Fairbury | 14 | Closure | |
| Midwest Roofing | Lincoln | 10 | Closure | |
| Orscheln Farm & Home Supply | Falls City | 5 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Canning Truck Service at its Fairbury facility, reporting 14 affected workers. Midwest Roofing followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Nebraska's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Nebraska. 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 Nebraska WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.