Washington Layoffs — December 2007
Employers in Washington reported 6 WARN Act notices in December 2007, displacing an estimated 295 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 58% versus December 2006. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 132 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 105 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 58 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 132 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 105 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 3 | 114 |
| Pierce | 1 | 71 |
| Kitsap | 1 | 55 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 55 |
King saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 114 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 1 | 105 |
| Tacoma | 1 | 71 |
| Keyport | 1 | 55 |
| Arlington | 1 | 55 |
| Bothell | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 184 |
| Layoff | 2 | 111 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mutual | Bellevue | 105 | Layoff | |
| Portac | Tacoma | 71 | Closure | |
| BAE Systems | Keyport | 55 | Closure | |
| Xantrex Technology | Arlington | 55 | Closure | |
| Icos | Bothell | 6 | Layoff | |
| FloorServe | Seattle | 3 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Washington Mutual at its Bellevue facility, reporting 105 affected workers. Portac followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.