Washington Layoffs — February 2007
Employers in Washington filed 4 WARN Act notices in February 2007, impacting roughly 209 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 2886% versus February 2006. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 160 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 43 |
| Utilities | 1 | 6 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 160 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 43 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 99 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 61 |
| Clark | 1 | 43 |
| Kitsap | 1 | 6 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 99 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 99 |
| Bothell | 1 | 61 |
| Ridgefield | 1 | 43 |
| Bremerton | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 148 |
| Layoff | 1 | 61 |
The high proportion of closures (71% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sealed Air | Kent | 99 | Closure | |
| Icos | Bothell | 61 | Layoff | |
| U.S. Foodservice | Ridgefield | 43 | Closure | |
| Electric Boat | Bremerton | 6 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Sealed Air at its Kent facility, reporting 99 affected workers. Icos followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.