Oregon Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Oregon reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2014, displacing an estimated 26 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and down 87% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 26 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 26 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Umatilla | 1 | 26 |
Umatilla bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 26 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hermiston | 1 | 26 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla Chemical Agent-URS | Hermiston | 26 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Umatilla Chemical Agent-URS at its Hermiston facility, reporting 26 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.