Washington Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Washington recorded 10 WARN Act notices in February 2026, covering approximately 1,958 workers — marking a decline from January and up 164% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 196 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 1,476 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 102 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 94 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 93 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 64 |
| Retail | 1 | 60 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 38 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,476 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 102 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 7 | 1,731 |
| Yakima | 1 | 102 |
| Whatcom | 1 | 94 |
| Chelan | 1 | 31 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 88% of all affected workers with 1,731 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Various locations in Washington | 5 | 1,608 |
| Yakima | 1 | 102 |
| Tukwila | 1 | 93 |
| Redmond | 1 | 64 |
| Seattle | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 7 | 1,741 |
| Closure | 3 | 217 |
Closures accounted for 11% 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 | 637 | Layoff | |
| 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 |
Leading the list was T-Mobile at its Various locations in Washington facility, reporting 637 affected workers. T-Mobile followed with 446 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.