Washington Layoffs — June 2011
Employers in Washington filed 3 WARN Act notices in June 2011, impacting roughly 309 workers — representing a pullback from May and up 69% versus June 2010. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 196 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 113 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 196 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 113 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 188 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 121 |
King felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 188 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood | 1 | 121 |
| Bellevue | 1 | 113 |
| Kent | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 309 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin Windows | Lynnwood | 121 | Closure | |
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Servicing | Bellevue | 113 | Closure | |
| Monterey Gormet Foods | Kent | 75 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Penguin Windows at its Lynnwood facility, reporting 121 affected workers. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Servicing followed with 113 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.