Washington Layoffs — June 2025
Employers in Washington reported 5 WARN Act notices in June 2025, displacing an estimated 691 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 58% versus June 2024. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 94 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 116 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 430 |
| Pierce | 1 | 116 |
| Clark | 1 | 94 |
| Yakima | 1 | 51 |
King felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 430 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 1 | 305 |
| Federal Way | 1 | 125 |
| Tacoma | 1 | 116 |
| Vancouver | 1 | 94 |
| Yakima | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 386 |
| Layoff | 1 | 305 |
The high proportion of closures (56% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Redmond | 305 | Layoff | |
| Amazon Fresh | Federal Way | 125 | Closure | |
| Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Virtual Health Services | Tacoma | 116 | Closure | |
| Hood Packaging | Vancouver | 94 | Closure | |
| Del Monte Foods | Yakima | 51 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Microsoft at its Redmond facility, reporting 305 affected workers. Amazon Fresh followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.