Oregon Layoffs — October 2015
Employers in Oregon reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2015, displacing an estimated 226 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 1% versus October 2014. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 226 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 226 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Yamhill | 1 | 171 |
| Crook | 1 | 55 |
Yamhill was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 171 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newberg | 1 | 171 |
| Prineville | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 226 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestRock | Newberg | 171 | Closure | |
| Woodgrain Millwork | Prineville | 55 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from WestRock at its Newberg facility, reporting 171 affected workers. Woodgrain Millwork followed with 55 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.