Washington Layoffs — June 2014
Employers in Washington filed 3 WARN Act notices in June 2014, impacting roughly 377 workers — representing a notable rise over May and up 39% versus June 2013. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 283 |
| Transportation | 1 | 94 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 283 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 252 |
| Island | 1 | 125 |
King felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 252 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 2 | 252 |
| Oak Harbor | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 377 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | Seattle | 158 | Closure | |
| Waste Management | Oak Harbor | 125 | Closure | |
| Eagle Marine Services | Seattle | 94 | Closure |
The single largest action involved CenturyLink at its Seattle facility, reporting 158 affected workers. Waste Management followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Washington labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology 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.