Washington Layoffs — February 2004
Employers in Washington posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2004, affecting an estimated 261 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 212 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 49 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 212 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 49 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce | 1 | 212 |
| King | 1 | 49 |
Pierce felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 212 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sumner | 1 | 212 |
| Tukwila | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 261 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCO Logistics | Sumner | 212 | Closure | |
| Fujicolor Processing | Tukwila | 49 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by USCO Logistics at its Sumner facility, reporting 212 affected workers. Fujicolor Processing followed with 49 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.