Washington Layoffs — November 2007
Employers in Washington filed 5 WARN Act notices in November 2007, impacting roughly 547 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 39% versus November 2006. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 415 |
| Transportation | 1 | 132 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 415 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 132 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 3 | 342 |
| Clallam | 1 | 132 |
| Chelan | 1 | 73 |
King felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 342 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 1 | 150 |
| Port Angeles | 1 | 132 |
| SeaTac | 1 | 132 |
| Cashmere | 1 | 73 |
| Tukwila | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 342 |
| Layoff | 2 | 205 |
The high proportion of closures (63% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Electronics | Redmond | 150 | Closure | |
| K Ply | Port Angeles | 132 | Closure | |
| DAL Global Services | SeaTac | 132 | Layoff | |
| Tree Top | Cashmere | 73 | Layoff | |
| Levitz Furniture | Tukwila | 60 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Benchmark Electronics at its Redmond facility, reporting 150 affected workers. K Ply followed with 132 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.