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'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 

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 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 

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 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 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 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 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 

Manufacturing and mining-related industries are becoming riskier as companies reduce costs and adjust production.

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