Washington Layoffs — December 2006
Employers in Washington filed 4 WARN Act notices in December 2006, impacting roughly 187 workers — representing a pullback from November and down 6% versus December 2005. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 137 |
| Utilities | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 137 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Utilities reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish | 3 | 137 |
| Kitsap | 1 | 50 |
Snohomish was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bothell | 3 | 137 |
| Bremerton | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 187 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icos | Bothell | 111 | Layoff | |
| Electric Boat | Bremerton | 50 | Layoff | |
| Icos | Bothell | 15 | Layoff | |
| Icos | Bothell | 11 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Icos at its Bothell facility, reporting 111 affected workers. Electric Boat followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.