Oregon Layoffs — January 2023
Employers in Oregon submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2023, putting at risk an estimated 108 workers and down 81% versus January 2022. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 108 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 108 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 2 | 108 |
Clackamas felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 108 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | 108 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 108 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railcar Manufacturing Operations | Portland | 101 | Layoff | |
| Specialized Bicycle Components | Portland | 7 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Railcar Manufacturing Operations at its Portland facility, reporting 101 affected workers. Specialized Bicycle Components followed with 7 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.