Oregon Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Oregon posted 4 WARN Act notices in May 2014, affecting an estimated 338 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 17% versus May 2013. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 262 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 76 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 262 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Arts & Entertainment reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 313 |
| Umatilla | 1 | 25 |
Washington was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 93% of all affected workers with 313 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tigard | 2 | 237 |
| Hillsboro | 1 | 76 |
| Hermiston | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 313 |
| Layoff | 1 | 25 |
The high proportion of closures (93% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Vehicle Group | Tigard | 120 | Closure | |
| Commercial Vehicle Group | Tigard | 117 | Closure | |
| Laika | Hillsboro | 76 | Closure | |
| URS-Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal | Hermiston | 25 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Commercial Vehicle Group at its Tigard facility, reporting 120 affected workers. Commercial Vehicle Group followed with 117 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.