Washington Layoffs — February 2007
Employers in Washington reported 4 WARN Act notices in February 2007, displacing an estimated 209 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 2886% versus February 2006. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 160 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 43 |
| Utilities | 1 | 6 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 160 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 43 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 99 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 61 |
| Clark | 1 | 43 |
| Kitsap | 1 | 6 |
King felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 99 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 99 |
| Bothell | 1 | 61 |
| Ridgefield | 1 | 43 |
| Bremerton | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 148 |
| Layoff | 1 | 61 |
The high proportion of closures (71% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sealed Air | Kent | 99 | Closure | |
| Icos | Bothell | 61 | Layoff | |
| U.S. Foodservice | Ridgefield | 43 | Closure | |
| Electric Boat | Bremerton | 6 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Sealed Air at its Kent facility, reporting 99 affected workers. Icos followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.