Washington Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Washington submitted 5 WARN Act notices in November 2019, putting at risk an estimated 391 workers — down from October and up 484% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 159 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 148 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 71 |
| Transportation | 1 | 13 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 159 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 148 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 3 | 243 |
| Spokane | 2 | 148 |
King felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 243 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1 | 148 |
| Renton | 1 | 82 |
| Spokane | 1 | 77 |
| Spokane Valley | 1 | 71 |
| Auburn | 1 | 13 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 161 |
| Closure | 1 | 77 |
Closures accounted for 20% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Culver House Broadview | Seattle | 148 | Layoff | |
| Honeywell | Renton | 82 | ||
| CXT / LB Foster | Spokane | 77 | Closure | |
| Merchant e-Solutions | Spokane Valley | 71 | ||
| CEVA Logistics | Auburn | 13 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Ida Culver House Broadview at its Seattle facility, reporting 148 affected workers. Honeywell followed with 82 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.