Oregon Layoffs — August 2013
Employers in Oregon reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2013, displacing an estimated 202 workers — signaling a deceleration from July. The average filing covered 101 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 198 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 198 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 4 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 1 | 198 |
| Umatilla | 1 | 4 |
Clackamas felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 198 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 1 | 198 |
| Hermiston | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 202 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blount International | Portland | 198 | Layoff | |
| Urs-Umcdf | Hermiston | 4 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Blount International at its Portland facility, reporting 198 affected workers. Urs-Umcdf followed with 4 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.