Oregon Layoffs — March 2013
Employers in Oregon posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2013, affecting an estimated 122 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to February and down 85% versus March 2012. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 122 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 122 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Umatilla | 2 | 122 |
Umatilla bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 122 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hermiston | 2 | 122 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 122 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla Chemical Agent Disp. Facility | Hermiston | 117 | Closure | |
| URS-Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal | Hermiston | 5 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Umatilla Chemical Agent Disp. Facility at its Hermiston facility, reporting 117 affected workers. URS-Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal followed with 5 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.