Oregon Layoffs — June 2017
Employers in Oregon posted 5 WARN Act notices in June 2017, affecting an estimated 399 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and up 412% versus June 2016. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 223 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 176 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 223 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 176 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 2 | 223 |
| Washington | 3 | 176 |
Marion absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 223 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | 2 | 223 |
| Hillsboro | 3 | 176 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 223 |
| Layoff | 3 | 176 |
The high proportion of closures (56% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norpac Foods | Salem | 199 | Closure | |
| SureID | Hillsboro | 80 | Layoff | |
| SureID | Hillsboro | 79 | Layoff | |
| Norpac Foods | Salem | 24 | Closure | |
| SureID | Hillsboro | 17 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Norpac Foods at its Salem facility, reporting 199 affected workers. SureID followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.