Washington Layoffs — October 2013
Employers in Washington filed 3 WARN Act notices in October 2013, impacting roughly 425 workers — representing a pullback from September and up 6% versus October 2012. The average filing covered 142 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 200 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 150 |
| Transportation | 1 | 75 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 200 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 275 |
| Whatcom | 1 | 150 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 275 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 2 | 275 |
| Whatcom | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 225 |
| Layoff | 1 | 200 |
The high proportion of closures (53% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Seattle | 200 | Layoff | |
| Visiting Nurse Home Care | Whatcom | 150 | Closure | |
| Pacific Rail Services | Seattle | 75 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Boeing at its Seattle facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Visiting Nurse Home Care followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington'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 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.