Washington Layoffs — September 2017
Employers in Washington posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2017, affecting an estimated 105 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August and down 17% versus September 2016. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 105 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 105 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 105 |
King saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 105 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bothell | 1 | 87 |
| Seattle | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 18 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Materials | Bothell | 87 | ||
| Boeing | Seattle | 18 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Associated Materials at its Bothell facility, reporting 87 affected workers. Boeing followed with 18 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Washington'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 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.