Oregon Layoffs — June 2018
Employers in Oregon posted 7 WARN Act notices in June 2018, affecting an estimated 301 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to May and down 25% versus June 2017. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 146 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 112 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 43 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 146 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 112 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 146 |
| Washington | 1 | 112 |
| Clackamas | 5 | 43 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs | 1 | 146 |
| Tualatin | 1 | 112 |
| Portland | 5 | 43 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 189 |
The high proportion of closures (63% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kah Nee Ta | Warm Springs | 146 | Closure | |
| Acara Solutions DBA Superior Talent Res | Tualatin | 112 | ||
| Sunshine Dairy | Portland | 23 | Closure | |
| Sunshine Dairy | Portland | 9 | Closure | |
| Sunshine Dairy | Portland | 7 | Closure | |
| Sunshine Dairy | Portland | 3 | Closure | |
| Sunshine Dairy | Portland | 1 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Kah Nee Ta at its Warm Springs facility, reporting 146 affected workers. Acara Solutions DBA Superior Talent Res followed with 112 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.