Washington Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in Washington reported 6 WARN Act notices in June 2009, displacing an estimated 559 workers — signaling a deceleration from May. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 317 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 240 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 317 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 240 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 4 | 261 |
| Pierce | 1 | 240 |
| Clark | 1 | 58 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 261 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 1 | 240 |
| Seattle | 2 | 197 |
| Algona | 1 | 62 |
| Washougal | 1 | 58 |
| Bellevue | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 400 |
| Layoff | 2 | 159 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeyCorp | Tacoma | 240 | Closure | |
| Boeing | Seattle | 157 | Layoff | |
| Shaw Industries | Algona | 62 | Closure | |
| Saint-Gobain Crystals | Washougal | 58 | Closure | |
| Merck & | Seattle | 40 | Closure | |
| Sun Microsystems | Bellevue | 2 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from KeyCorp at its Tacoma facility, reporting 240 affected workers. Boeing followed with 157 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.