Total Workers Affected
471
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
Owens-Brockway Glass Container
471 workers across 3 WARN notices, primarily in TX - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 471
- Workers cut
- 3
- WARN notices
- 2
- States
- 157
- Avg / notice
Owens-Brockway Glass Container has 3 recorded WARN filings affecting 471 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Owens-Brockway Glass Container has 3 recorded filings covering 471 workers across 2 states, primarily TX, the 391st-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Owens-Brockway Glass Container put 471 workers on WARN notice across 3 filings - the 391st-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #391
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 6%
- larger than 94% of tracked employers
- 3
- Recorded WARN filings
- 2
- states affected, led by TX
Where Owens-Brockway Glass Container Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
3
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Sep 2023
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
471 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2023
Mass Layoff
Waco, TX · Manufacturing
Effective: Oct 16, 2023
300
workers
Filed Sep 21, 2023
Mass Layoff
Portland, OR · Manufacturing
Effective: Jul 21, 2023
81
workers
Filed Jun 13, 2023
Mass Layoff
Waco, TX · Manufacturing
Effective: Jan 31, 2023
90
workers
Filed Jan 31, 2023
How Owens-Brockway Glass Container compares in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 33,263 | 54 | WA |
| 2 | Intel | 27,438 | 5 | TX |
| 3 | Nokia | 14,000 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Rivian Automotive | 6,700 | 1 | IL |
| 5 | Dell Technologies | 6,650 | 1 | TX |
| 6 | General Motors | 4,000 | 1 | MI |
| 7 | HP | 4,000 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Ford Motor | 3,000 | 1 | MI |
| 9 | Owens-Brockway Glass Container (this page) | 471 | 3 | TX |
What this means for TX workers
Owens-Brockway Glass Container has 3 recorded WARN filings covering 471 workers, most recently on Sep 21, 2023.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in TX, where Owens-Brockway Glass Container's filings were reported. TX layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Owens-Brockway Glass Container WARN Record
Owens-Brockway Glass Container has 3 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 471 workers between Jan 31, 2023 and Sep 21, 2023. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Owens-Brockway Glass Container ranks #61 of 2223 tracked employers in TX. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- Owens-Brockway Glass Container's 471 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 2 states, most concentrated in TX (Manufacturing), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 157 workers per notice, Owens-Brockway Glass Container's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 3 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on TX-based Owens-Brockway Glass Container notices should contact the TX workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Owens-Brockway Glass Container laying off workers? ▼
Owens-Brockway Glass Container has filed 3 WARN Act notices affecting 471 workers across 2 states. The most recent notice was filed on Sep 21, 2023.
How many people has Owens-Brockway Glass Container laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Owens-Brockway Glass Container has affected 471 workers total, averaging 157 workers per notice.
What states has Owens-Brockway Glass Container had layoffs in? ▼
Owens-Brockway Glass Container has filed WARN notices in 2 states: OR, TX.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after an Owens-Brockway Glass Container layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Owens-Brockway Glass Container's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Owens-Brockway Glass Container has affected 471 workers across 3 WARN filings in the Manufacturing sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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