Oregon Layoffs — October 2012
Employers in Oregon reported 3 WARN Act notices in October 2012, displacing an estimated 109 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 16% versus October 2011. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 109 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 109 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 1 | 106 |
| Lane | 2 | 3 |
Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 97% of all affected workers with 106 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Helens | 1 | 106 |
| Coburg | 2 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 109 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise White Paper | St. Helens | 106 | Closure | |
| Monaco RV | Coburg | 2 | Closure | |
| Monaco RV | Coburg | 1 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Boise White Paper at its St. Helens facility, reporting 106 affected workers. Monaco RV followed with 2 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Oregon, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.