Oregon Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Oregon reported 8 WARN Act notices in May 2024, displacing an estimated 827 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 1623% versus May 2023. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 665 |
| Education | 2 | 125 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 37 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 665 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Education reported 125 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | 660 |
| Clackamas | 3 | 162 |
| Hood River | 1 | 5 |
Washington bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 660 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tualatin | 4 | 660 |
| Portland | 3 | 162 |
| Cascade Locks | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 8 | 827 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Soup Supply | Tualatin | 330 | Layoff | |
| Campbell Soup Supply | Tualatin | 200 | Layoff | |
| Campbell Soup Supply | Tualatin | 120 | Layoff | |
| Multnomah University | Portland | 88 | Layoff | |
| LexisNexis Risk Solutions | Portland | 37 | Layoff | |
| Oregon - Remote Employees | Portland | 37 | Layoff | |
| Campbell Soup Supply | Tualatin | 10 | Layoff | |
| Lignetics | Cascade Locks | 5 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Campbell Soup Supply at its Tualatin facility, reporting 330 affected workers. Campbell Soup Supply followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.