Washington Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Washington recorded 3 WARN Act notices in February 2010, covering approximately 754 workers — marking a sharp increase from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 527 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Retail reported 227 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 527 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 172 |
| Kitsap | 1 | 55 |
King saw the most concentrated 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 |
Leading the list was 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 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.