Washington DC Layoffs — October 2006
Employers in Washington DC reported 1 WARN Act notices in October 2006, displacing an estimated 200 workers and up 60% versus October 2005. The average filing covered 200 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 200 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 200 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 200 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 200 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 200 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 200 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington DC's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Reed Army Medical Center (BRAC/A76) | Washington | 200 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Walter Reed Army Medical Center (BRAC/A76) at its Washington facility, reporting 200 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Washington DC labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Washington DC. 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 DC WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.