Washington Layoffs — September 2010
Employers in Washington posted 4 WARN Act notices in September 2010, affecting an estimated 211 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August and down 40% versus September 2009. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 104 |
| Transportation | 1 | 65 |
| Retail | 1 | 42 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 104 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clark | 1 | 101 |
| King | 2 | 68 |
| Pierce | 1 | 42 |
Clark absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 101 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 1 | 101 |
| Seattle | 2 | 68 |
| Fife | 1 | 42 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 208 |
| Layoff | 1 | 3 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHP (Associated Hygienic Products LLC) | Vancouver | 101 | Closure | |
| Cruise West | Seattle | 65 | Closure | |
| The Men's Wearhouse | Fife | 42 | Closure | |
| Xanodyne | Seattle | 3 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by AHP (Associated Hygienic Products LLC) at its Vancouver facility, reporting 101 affected workers. Cruise West followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.