Oregon Layoffs — August 2015
Employers in Oregon filed 1 WARN Act notices in August 2015, impacting roughly 331 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 1173% versus August 2014. The average filing covered 331 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 331 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 331 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 331 |
Clackamas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 331 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 331 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 331 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haggen Food and Pharmacy | Portland | 331 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Haggen Food and Pharmacy at its Portland facility, reporting 331 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.