Iowa Layoffs — November 2016
Employers in Iowa posted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2016, affecting an estimated 168 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 1300% versus November 2015. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 144 |
| Retail | 1 | 24 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 144 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 24 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clay | 1 | 144 |
| Pottawattamie | 1 | 24 |
Clay saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 144 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer | 1 | 144 |
| Council Bluffs | 1 | 24 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 144 |
| Closure | 1 | 24 |
Closures accounted for 14% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | Spencer | 144 | Layoff | |
| ShopKo | Council Bluffs | 24 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Eaton at its Spencer facility, reporting 144 affected workers. ShopKo followed with 24 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Iowa'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 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.