West Virginia Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in West Virginia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2018, putting at risk an estimated 79 workers — down from January and up 778% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 70 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 9 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 70 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Mining & Energy reported 9 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monongalia | 2 | 70 |
| Webster | 1 | 9 |
Monongalia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 70 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | 2 | 70 |
| Cowen | 1 | 9 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 79 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanson Industries | Morgantown | 50 | Layoff | |
| Swanson Industries | Morgantown | 20 | Layoff | |
| Arch Coal Eastern Complex | Cowen | 9 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Swanson Industries at its Morgantown facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Swanson Industries followed with 20 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for West Virginia'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 West Virginia. 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 West Virginia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.