Washington Layoffs — September 2012
Employers in Washington submitted 3 WARN Act notices in September 2012, putting at risk an estimated 447 workers — down from August and up 567% versus September 2011. The average filing covered 149 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 236 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 145 |
| Transportation | 1 | 66 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 236 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 145 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Island | 1 | 236 |
| King | 2 | 211 |
Island absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 236 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor | 1 | 236 |
| Seattle | 2 | 211 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 447 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| URS Federal Services | Oak Harbor | 236 | Layoff | |
| Dendreon | Seattle | 145 | Layoff | |
| American Airlines | Seattle | 66 | Layoff |
Topping the list was URS Federal Services at its Oak Harbor facility, reporting 236 affected workers. Dendreon followed with 145 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.