Oregon Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in Oregon posted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2022, affecting an estimated 296 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to July and down 40% versus August 2021. The average filing covered 148 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 296 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 296 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 2 | 296 |
Clackamas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 296 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | 296 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 225 |
| Layoff | 1 | 71 |
The high proportion of closures (76% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Steel Casting | Portland | 225 | Closure | |
| DENNIS Uniform | Portland | 71 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Columbia Steel Casting at its Portland facility, reporting 225 affected workers. DENNIS Uniform followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.