Oregon Layoffs — July 2011
Employers in Oregon submitted 2 WARN Act notices in July 2011, putting at risk an estimated 250 workers. The average filing covered 125 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 160 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 90 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 160 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 90 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 160 |
| Clackamas | 1 | 90 |
Jackson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 160 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Medford | 1 | 160 |
| Portland | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 250 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musician's Friend | Medford | 160 | Closure | |
| Nationwide Sales Solutions | Portland | 90 | Closure |
Topping the list was Musician's Friend at its Medford facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Nationwide Sales Solutions followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Oregon labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Oregon. 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 Oregon WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.