Washington Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in Washington filed 6 WARN Act notices in June 2009, impacting roughly 559 workers — representing a pullback from May. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 317 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 240 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 317 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 240 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 4 | 261 |
| Pierce | 1 | 240 |
| Clark | 1 | 58 |
King absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 261 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 1 | 240 |
| Seattle | 2 | 197 |
| Algona | 1 | 62 |
| Washougal | 1 | 58 |
| Bellevue | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 400 |
| Layoff | 2 | 159 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeyCorp | Tacoma | 240 | Closure | |
| Boeing | Seattle | 157 | Layoff | |
| Shaw Industries | Algona | 62 | Closure | |
| Saint-Gobain Crystals | Washougal | 58 | Closure | |
| Merck & | Seattle | 40 | Closure | |
| Sun Microsystems | Bellevue | 2 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved KeyCorp at its Tacoma facility, reporting 240 affected workers. Boeing followed with 157 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.