Washington Layoffs — March 2026, Week 3
Employers in Washington logged 2 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 3, involving roughly 225 workers. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
225
Workers Affected
112
Avg per Notice
0
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)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Growers | Cashmere | 143 | Layoff | |
| Blue Bird | Wenatchee | 82 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Blue Star Growers at its Cashmere facility, reporting 143 affected workers. Blue Bird followed with 82 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 3 of March 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full March report for Washington.