Washington Layoffs — February 2011
Employers in Washington reported 3 WARN Act notices in February 2011, displacing an estimated 323 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 57% versus February 2010. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 210 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 60 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 53 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 210 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish | 1 | 210 |
| King | 1 | 60 |
| Pierce | 1 | 53 |
Snohomish saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 210 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lynwood | 1 | 210 |
| Bellevue | 1 | 60 |
| Milton | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 263 |
| Layoff | 1 | 60 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin Windows | Lynwood | 210 | Closure | |
| CompuCom Application Services | Bellevue | 60 | Layoff | |
| Harland Clarke Holdings | Milton | 53 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Penguin Windows at its Lynwood facility, reporting 210 affected workers. CompuCom Application Services followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.