Washington Layoffs — November 2005
Employers in Washington submitted 7 WARN Act notices in November 2005, putting at risk an estimated 375 workers — down from October and up 495% versus November 2004. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 163 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 154 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 52 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 4 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 163 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 154 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Benton | 1 | 163 |
| Spokane | 2 | 154 |
| King | 1 | 45 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 7 |
| Lewis | 1 | 4 |
Benton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 163 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | 1 | 163 |
| Spokane | 2 | 154 |
| Tukwila | 1 | 45 |
| Bothell | 1 | 7 |
| Winlock | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 292 |
| Layoff | 3 | 83 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Foods | Kennewick | 163 | Closure | |
| Delaware North Companies | Spokane | 80 | Closure | |
| Ridpath Hotel | Spokane | 74 | Layoff | |
| Metro One | Tukwila | 45 | Closure | |
| Cingular Wireless | Bothell | 7 | Layoff | |
| Woodbridge Gardens | Winlock | 4 | Closure | |
| Getronics | Blaine | 2 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Welch Foods at its Kennewick facility, reporting 163 affected workers. Delaware North Companies followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.