Washington Layoffs — May 2004
Employers in Washington submitted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2004, putting at risk an estimated 52 workers — down from April. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 52 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 52 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish | 1 | 52 |
Snohomish was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 52 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 52 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selkirk Industries | Lynnwood | 52 | Closure |
Topping the list was Selkirk Industries at its Lynnwood facility, reporting 52 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Washington'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 Washington. 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 Washington WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.