Oregon Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Oregon posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2019, affecting an estimated 273 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 425% versus September 2018. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 220 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 53 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 220 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 53 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 2 | 273 |
Clackamas absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 273 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | 273 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 220 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenker | Portland | 220 | Layoff | |
| Nestle | Portland | 53 |
The largest notice was filed by Schenker at its Portland facility, reporting 220 affected workers. Nestle followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.