Washington Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in Washington reported 5 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, displacing an estimated 2,874 workers. The average filing covered 575 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
5
Notices Filed
2,874
Workers Affected
575
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
4.7%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
5,322
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.57%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 102 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Various locations in Washington | 2,198 | Layoff | |
| Amazon | Various locations in Washington | 401 | Closure | |
| Expedia | Seattle | 162 | Layoff | |
| International Paper | Union Gap | 102 | Closure | |
| CHS Northwest | Lynden | 11 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Amazon at its Various locations in Washington facility, reporting 2,198 affected workers. Amazon followed with 401 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 4 of January 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full January report for Washington.