Washington Layoffs — August 2005
Employers in Washington reported 6 WARN Act notices in August 2005, displacing an estimated 346 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and up 20% versus August 2004. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 331 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 15 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 331 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 3 | 246 |
| Snohomish | 3 | 100 |
King bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 246 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 1 | 171 |
| Everett | 1 | 85 |
| Kent | 1 | 73 |
| Bothell | 3 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 5 | 273 |
| Closure | 1 | 73 |
Closures accounted for 21% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFS Electronic Manufacturing | Redmond | 171 | Layoff | |
| Jeld Wen | Everett | 85 | Layoff | |
| Maxon Furniture | Kent | 73 | Closure | |
| Cingular Wireless | Bothell | 9 | Layoff | |
| Cingular Wireless | Bothell | 6 | Layoff | |
| Phillips Ultrasound | Bothell | 2 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from TFS Electronic Manufacturing at its Redmond facility, reporting 171 affected workers. Jeld Wen followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.