Oregon Layoffs — January 2016
Employers in Oregon reported 3 WARN Act notices in January 2016, displacing an estimated 153 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 40% versus January 2015. The average filing covered 51 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 103 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 50 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 103 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 2 | 103 |
| Columbia | 1 | 50 |
Clackamas absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 103 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego | 1 | 64 |
| Clatskanie | 1 | 50 |
| Portland | 1 | 39 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 103 |
| Layoff | 1 | 50 |
The high proportion of closures (67% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Lake Oswego | 64 | Closure | |
| Global Partners LP (Global) Columbia Pa | Clatskanie | 50 | Layoff | |
| Walmart | Portland | 39 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Walmart at its Lake Oswego facility, reporting 64 affected workers. Global Partners LP (Global) Columbia Pa followed with 50 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 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.