Washington Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Washington filed 3 WARN Act notices in February 2010, impacting roughly 754 workers — representing a notable rise over January and down 69% versus February 2009. The average filing covered 251 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 527 |
| Retail | 2 | 227 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 527 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Retail reported 227 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 527 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 172 |
| Kitsap | 1 | 55 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 527 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1 | 527 |
| Everett | 1 | 172 |
| Bremerton | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 527 |
| Closure | 2 | 227 |
Closures accounted for 30% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Seattle | 527 | Layoff | |
| Zumiez | Everett | 172 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Bremerton | 55 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Boeing at its Seattle facility, reporting 527 affected workers. Zumiez followed with 172 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.