Nebraska Layoffs — June 2016
Employers in Nebraska filed 3 WARN Act notices in June 2016, impacting roughly 29 workers — representing a notable rise over 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 14 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Construction reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 14 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 10 |
| Richardson | 1 | 5 |
Jefferson felt the sharpest impact, 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 single largest action involved 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.
The data underscores 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.