Oregon Layoffs — April 2012
Employers in Oregon filed 2 WARN Act notices in April 2012, impacting roughly 158 workers — representing a pullback from March. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 72 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 86 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 72 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 86 |
| Lane | 1 | 72 |
Clackamas saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 86 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 86 |
| Coburg | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 158 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Mobility Services | Portland | 86 | Closure | |
| Monaco RV | Coburg | 72 | Closure |
The single largest action involved AT&T Mobility Services at its Portland facility, reporting 86 affected workers. Monaco RV followed with 72 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.