Washington Layoffs — July 2012
Employers in Washington posted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2012, affecting an estimated 280 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 69% versus July 2011. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 141 |
| Transportation | 1 | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 42 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 141 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 97 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 3 | 280 |
King saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 280 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 2 | 183 |
| Auburn | 1 | 97 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 280 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Hilton Hotel | Seattle | 141 | Closure | |
| Universal Lumpers | Auburn | 97 | Closure | |
| Thales Avionics | Seattle | 42 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Seattle Hilton Hotel at its Seattle facility, reporting 141 affected workers. Universal Lumpers followed with 97 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.