Washington Layoffs — November 2005
Employers in Washington posted 7 WARN Act notices in November 2005, affecting an estimated 375 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 163 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, 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 felt the sharpest impact, 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 |
The largest notice was filed by Welch Foods at its Kennewick facility, reporting 163 affected workers. Delaware North Companies followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.