Oregon Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Oregon reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2011, displacing an estimated 129 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 38% versus October 2010. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 120 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 9 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 120 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 9 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 1 | 120 |
| Clackamas | 1 | 9 |
Polk bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 93% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 120 |
| Portland | 1 | 9 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 120 |
| Layoff | 1 | 9 |
The high proportion of closures (93% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFRI-HWKD Maple Grove | Monmouth | 120 | Closure | |
| MEMC Electronic Materials | Portland | 9 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from CFRI-HWKD Maple Grove at its Monmouth facility, reporting 120 affected workers. MEMC Electronic Materials followed with 9 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Oregon. 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 Oregon WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.