Washington DC Layoffs — August 2011
Employers in Washington DC filed 4 WARN Act notices in August 2011, impacting roughly 212 workers — representing a notable rise over July. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 117 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 80 |
| Utilities | 1 | 15 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 117 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 4 | 212 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 212 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | 212 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 112 |
| Layoff | 3 | 100 |
The high proportion of closures (53% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington DC's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourmobile Sightseeing | Washington | 112 | Closure | |
| Science Applications International | Washington | 80 | Layoff | |
| US Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | Washington | 15 | Layoff | |
| Lockheed Martin Electronic Systems Global Training and Logistics | Washington | 5 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Tourmobile Sightseeing at its Washington facility, reporting 112 affected workers. Science Applications International followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Washington DC labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Washington DC. 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 DC WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.