Washington Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Washington reported 9 WARN Act notices in February 2026, displacing an estimated 1,321 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 78% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 147 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 94 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 64 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 102 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 6 | 1,094 |
| Yakima | 1 | 102 |
| Whatcom | 1 | 94 |
| Chelan | 1 | 31 |
King saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 1,094 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Various locations in Washington | 4 | 971 |
| Yakima | 1 | 102 |
| Tukwila | 1 | 93 |
| Redmond | 1 | 64 |
| Seattle | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 6 | 1,104 |
| Closure | 3 | 217 |
Closures accounted for 16% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | Various locations in Washington | 446 | Layoff | |
| T-Mobile | Various locations in Washington | 393 | Layoff | |
| Congdon Packing | Yakima | 102 | Layoff | |
| PeaceHealth | Various locations in Washington | 94 | Layoff | |
| GMRI, Inc. dba Bahama Breeze | Tukwila | 93 | Closure | |
| IPIC Theaters | Redmond | 64 | Closure | |
| Eddie Bauer | Seattle | 60 | Closure | |
| CHS Northwest | Various locations in Washington | 38 | Layoff | |
| Peshastin Pear Packers | Peshastin | 31 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from T-Mobile at its Various locations in Washington facility, reporting 446 affected workers. T-Mobile followed with 393 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Washington'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 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.