Oregon Layoffs — January 2012
Employers in Oregon submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2012, putting at risk an estimated 67 workers — down from December. The average filing covered 34 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 67 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 67 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Klamath | 1 | 50 |
| Umatilla | 1 | 17 |
Klamath was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Klamath Falls | 1 | 50 |
| Hermiston | 1 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 67 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Oregon's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASCO Bath | Klamath Falls | 50 | Closure | |
| Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facili | Hermiston | 17 | Closure |
Topping the list was MASCO Bath at its Klamath Falls facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facili followed with 17 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Oregon'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 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.