Eagle Horizon Resources will lay off 71 workers at its Boone County mine. The layoffs are scheduled to occur later this year. The last day of employment for these workers will be October 11. The company did not provide a reason for the workforce... — read more
Greenbrier Casino Closure Announced Amid Refinancing Deal
The owners of The Greenbrier resort will close its casino operations to facilitate a refinancing transaction. This decision is driven by significant costs associated with delays in finalizing the deal with a private credit lender. The West Virginia... — read more
Felman Production Halts Operations, Cuts Jobs
Felman Production, LLC is ceasing operations at its West Virginia plant due to difficult market conditions. The company cited prolonged low pricing and increased import competition in the silicomanganese industry. Approximately 98 employees will be... — read more
West Virginia Workers Safer from AI Layoffs
Studies indicate that workers utilizing artificial intelligence are less likely to face layoffs. This trend contradicts widespread fears about AI displacing jobs. Only a small percentage of laid-off workers attribute their job loss directly to AI... — read more
NLRB Affirms West Virginia Company Labor Law Violation
The National Labor Relations Board upheld a previous ruling. A West Virginia construction company was found responsible for a labor law violation. The violation involved laying off an electrician. This electrician had complained about his paycheck... — read more
Huntington Mayor Warns of Layoffs Without Levy Passage
Huntington's Mayor issued a public warning. The warning concerns potential city layoffs. These layoffs would happen if a proposed levy does not pass. The article does not specify the number of jobs at risk. It also does not detail the specific... — read more
Mettiki Coal Mine Workers Get Job Fair Aid
WorkForce West Virginia hosted an employment and resource fair. It was held in Davis for Mettiki Coal workers and their spouses. The Mountain View Mine is closing, causing significant layoffs. The fair offered assistance with resumes, interviewing... — read more
Steel of West Virginia Cuts Over 100 Jobs
Steel of West Virginia is eliminating over 100 positions. The company will close its melt shop. The melt shop has reached the end of its operational life. The company plans a $30 million investment to improve its two rolling mills. This will reduce... — read more
Greenbrier Minerals Layoffs Prompt WARN Act Inquiry
Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Greenbrier Minerals LLC. This concerns a potential mass layoff in Lorado, West Virginia. Greenbrier Minerals notified Workforce West Virginia on February 13, 2026. The firm believes 530 employees may not have... — read more
West Virginia Schools Cut Jobs Amid Funding Delays
West Virginia public schools are cutting jobs due to severe financial issues. Declining student enrollment and rising special education costs contribute to the crisis. Lawmakers have not yet approved immediate changes to the state's school funding... — read more
Greenbrier Minerals Idles Seven Mines, Over 500 Positions Eliminated
Greenbrier Minerals will idle seven mine sites. Over 500 jobs will be lost. These layoffs are in southern West Virginia. Logan County mine sites are specifically... — read more
Mettiki Coal to Close West Virginia Mine, Cut Jobs
Mettiki Coal issued a WARN Notice for its Mountain View Mine. The company plans to lay off all employees and cease operations. Nearly 200 workers will permanently lose their jobs. Production will stop immediately, with full closure by April 1... — read more
Western College Reduces Staff to Address Budget
Western College recently laid off over 60 employees. This action dissolves about half of these positions and restructures others. The college aims to reduce its budget by approximately $4 million. Budget shortfalls stem from reduced property taxes... — read more
West Virginia is facing increased unemployment and a drop in available jobs.
Manufacturing and mining-related industries are becoming riskier as companies reduce costs and adjust production.
West Virginia manufacturing layoffs
West Virginia is facing major layoffs in 2025. The biggest impact is in Weirton. Cleveland-Cliffs is closing its tin mill. About 900 workers are losing their jobs. This is the largest layoff event in the state this year. The plant closure followed a... — read more