Oregon Layoffs — October 2017
Employers in Oregon recorded 1 WARN Act notices in October 2017, covering approximately 277 workers — marking a decline from September and up 27% versus October 2016. The average filing covered 277 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 277 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 277 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 277 |
Clackamas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 277 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Linn | 1 | 277 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 277 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn Paper | West Linn | 277 | Closure |
Leading the list was West Linn Paper at its West Linn facility, reporting 277 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.