Oregon Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in Oregon recorded 3 WARN Act notices in February 2019, covering approximately 116 workers — marking a sharp increase from January and down 39% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 39 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 116 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 116 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lane | 3 | 116 |
Lane saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 116 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City | 3 | 116 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 116 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago Ind | Junction City | 49 | Closure | |
| Winnebago Ind | Junction City | 45 | Closure | |
| Winnebago Ind | Junction City | 22 | Closure |
Leading the list was Winnebago Ind at its Junction City facility, reporting 49 affected workers. Winnebago Ind followed with 45 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.