Oregon Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Oregon filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2019, impacting roughly 273 workers — representing a pullback from August and up 425% versus September 2018. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 220 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 53 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 220 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 53 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clackamas | 2 | 273 |
Clackamas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 273 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 2 | 273 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 220 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenker | Portland | 220 | Layoff | |
| Nestle | Portland | 53 |
The single largest action involved Schenker at its Portland facility, reporting 220 affected workers. Nestle followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Oregon's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.