Washington Layoffs — April 2004
Employers in Washington submitted 8 WARN Act notices in April 2004, putting at risk an estimated 626 workers — down from March. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 213 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 213 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 100 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 213 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 213 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 6 | 471 |
| Pierce | 1 | 82 |
| Okanogan | 1 | 73 |
King bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 471 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1 | 170 |
| Kirkland | 1 | 131 |
| Redmond | 2 | 100 |
| Tacoma | 1 | 82 |
| Brewster | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 352 |
| Closure | 4 | 274 |
Closures accounted for 44% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mutual | Seattle | 170 | Layoff | |
| Evergreen Vista Convalescent Center | Kirkland | 131 | Closure | |
| Terabeam | Redmond | 87 | Layoff | |
| HealthNet Federal Services | Tacoma | 82 | Layoff | |
| Custom Apple Packers | Brewster | 73 | Closure | |
| GMAC Financial Services | Bellevue | 43 | Closure | |
| GE Osmonics | Kent | 27 | Closure | |
| Terabeam | Redmond | 13 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Washington Mutual at its Seattle facility, reporting 170 affected workers. Evergreen Vista Convalescent Center followed with 131 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.