Washington Layoffs — June 2024
Employers in Washington filed 3 WARN Act notices in June 2024, impacting roughly 436 workers — representing a pullback from May and down 38% versus June 2023. The average filing covered 145 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 434 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 434 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Government reported 2 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 246 |
| Clallam | 1 | 190 |
King absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 246 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1 | 244 |
| Port Angeles | 1 | 190 |
| Auburn | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 436 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardagh Glass | Seattle | 244 | Layoff | |
| McKinley Paper | Port Angeles | 190 | Layoff | |
| Superior Tire Service | Auburn | 2 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Ardagh Glass at its Seattle facility, reporting 244 affected workers. McKinley Paper followed with 190 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.