Washington Layoffs — February 2007
Employers in Washington recorded 4 WARN Act notices in February 2007, covering approximately 209 workers — marking a decline 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 160 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Wholesale Trade reported 43 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 99 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 61 |
| Clark | 1 | 43 |
| Kitsap | 1 | 6 |
King saw the most concentrated 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 |
Leading the list was Sealed Air at its Kent facility, reporting 99 affected workers. Icos followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.