Oregon Layoffs — February 2014
Employers in Oregon reported 1 WARN Act notices in February 2014, displacing an estimated 87 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 50% versus February 2013. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 87 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 87 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lane | 1 | 87 |
Lane saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 87 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 87 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pines | Springfield | 87 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Sierra Pines at its Springfield facility, reporting 87 affected 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.