Washington Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in Washington recorded 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, covering approximately 69 workers. The average filing covered 34 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
69
Workers Affected
34
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
5.1%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
5,022
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
2.37%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 38 |
The Wholesale Trade sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 38 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHS Northwest | Various locations in Washington | 38 | Layoff | |
| Peshastin Pear Packers | Peshastin | 31 | Layoff |
Leading the list was CHS Northwest at its Various locations in Washington facility, reporting 38 affected workers. Peshastin Pear Packers followed with 31 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 3 of February 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full February report for Washington.