Washington Layoffs — October 2015
Employers in Washington reported 3 WARN Act notices in October 2015, displacing an estimated 318 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 71% versus October 2014. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 128 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 108 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 82 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 128 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 108 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom | 1 | 128 |
| King | 1 | 108 |
| Clark | 1 | 82 |
Whatcom was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 128 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 1 | 128 |
| Renton | 1 | 108 |
| Vancouver | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 236 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ch2M | Bellingham | 128 | Closure | |
| Graphic Packaging | Renton | 108 | Closure | |
| Red Lion Hotel | Vancouver | 82 |
The most significant filing came from Ch2M at its Bellingham facility, reporting 128 affected workers. Graphic Packaging followed with 108 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.