Oregon Layoffs — May 2012
Employers in Oregon logged 4 WARN Act notices in May 2012, involving roughly 146 workers — falling below April and up 152% versus May 2011. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 79 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 67 |
The Finance & Insurance sector dominated layoff filings with 79 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 79 |
| Washington | 1 | 65 |
| Baker | 1 | 1 |
| Umatilla | 1 | 1 |
Clackamas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 79 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 79 |
| Tualatin | 1 | 65 |
| Baker City | 1 | 1 |
| Hermiston | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 146 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services | Portland | 79 | Closure | |
| Lumber Products | Tualatin | 65 | Closure | |
| Hostess Brands | Baker City | 1 | Closure | |
| Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facili | Hermiston | 1 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Capital One Services at its Portland facility, reporting 79 affected workers. Lumber Products followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.