Washington Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Washington reported 3 WARN Act notices in February 2010, displacing an estimated 754 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 69% versus February 2009. The average filing covered 251 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 527 |
| Retail | 2 | 227 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 527 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 227 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 527 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 172 |
| Kitsap | 1 | 55 |
King felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 527 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1 | 527 |
| Everett | 1 | 172 |
| Bremerton | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 527 |
| Closure | 2 | 227 |
Closures accounted for 30% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Seattle | 527 | Layoff | |
| Zumiez | Everett | 172 | Closure | |
| Kmart | Bremerton | 55 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Boeing at its Seattle facility, reporting 527 affected workers. Zumiez followed with 172 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.