Oregon Layoffs — August 2013
Employers in Oregon recorded 2 WARN Act notices in August 2013, covering approximately 202 workers — marking a decline from July. The average filing covered 101 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 198 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 198 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Professional Services reported 4 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 198 |
| Umatilla | 1 | 4 |
Clackamas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 198 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 198 |
| Hermiston | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 202 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blount International | Portland | 198 | Layoff | |
| Urs-Umcdf | Hermiston | 4 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Blount International at its Portland facility, reporting 198 affected workers. Urs-Umcdf followed with 4 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.