The
Mass Layoff Statistics (MLS) program collects reports on mass
layoff actions that result in workers being separated from their
jobs. Monthly mass layoff numbers are from establishments
which have at least 20 initial claims for unemployment insurance
(UI) filed against them during a five-week period and separated
from their jobs for at least 31 days.
Information is obtained on the total number of persons
separated; the
reasons for separation; worksite closures; recall expectations;
and socioeconomic characteristics on UI claimants–such
as gender, age, race, and residency. These characteristics
are collected at two points in time–when
an initial claim is filed and when the claimant exhausts regular
UI benefits.
Beginning with data for 2000, the latest two months of Mass
Layoff data are preliminary and are indicated as such with a
"(P)." Data for months prior to the preliminary
months are considered final and are not expected to change.
However, in the event that changes occur to final monthly data,
an "(R)" will indicate which data are revised.
MLS data are used:
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to allocate federal funds to the sub-state level for dislocated workers
through the Economic Development and Worker Adjustment
Assistance Act.
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to
analyze ailing industries or geographic areas.
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to
identify the causes and scope of worker dislocation,
especially in terms of the human and economic costs, and the
characteristics of dislocated workers.
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to develop approaches for workforce planners and labor
market analysts in assisting employers and/or workers at the
local level.
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to analyze potentially available labor market supplies.
For
detailed Iowa data, call (800) 532-9793 or e-mail .
Link to Iowa Data:
Iowa Trends
