Washington Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in Washington recorded 2 WARN Act notices in August 2010, covering approximately 121 workers — marking a decline from July and down 79% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 71 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 71 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom | 1 | 71 |
| Pierce | 1 | 50 |
Whatcom bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 71 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 1 | 71 |
| Fort Lewis | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 71 |
| Layoff | 1 | 50 |
The high proportion of closures (59% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icicle Seafoods | Bellingham | 71 | Closure | |
| Skookum Fleet Management | Fort Lewis | 50 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Icicle Seafoods at its Bellingham facility, reporting 71 affected workers. Skookum Fleet Management followed with 50 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.