Washington Layoffs — October 2012
Employers in Washington reported 4 WARN Act notices in October 2012, displacing an estimated 402 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 68% versus October 2011. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 224 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 178 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 224 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 178 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom | 1 | 224 |
| King | 2 | 121 |
| Kitsap | 1 | 57 |
Whatcom was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 224 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 1 | 224 |
| Renton | 1 | 66 |
| Keyport | 1 | 57 |
| Auburn | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 402 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semiahmoo Resort | Blaine | 224 | Closure | |
| Draper Valley Holdings | Renton | 66 | Closure | |
| BAE Systems | Keyport | 57 | Closure | |
| Clopay Building Products | Auburn | 55 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Semiahmoo Resort at its Blaine facility, reporting 224 affected workers. Draper Valley Holdings followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.