Washington Layoffs — July 2020
Employers in Washington posted 14 WARN Act notices in July 2020, affecting an estimated 2,719 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and up 546% versus July 2019. The average filing covered 194 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 4 | 2,166 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 234 |
| Retail | 1 | 91 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 66 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 44 |
| Construction | 1 | 41 |
| Education | 1 | 21 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 2,166 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 234 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 8 | 2,376 |
| Clark | 2 | 256 |
| Pierce | 2 | 56 |
| Clallam | 1 | 21 |
| Spokane | 1 | 10 |
King felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 2,376 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seatac | 1 | 1,583 |
| Seattle | 6 | 759 |
| Vancouver | 2 | 256 |
| Joint Base Lewis McChord | 1 | 51 |
| Kent | 1 | 34 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 13 | 2,653 |
| Closure | 1 | 66 |
Closures accounted for 2% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | Seatac | 1,583 | Layoff | |
| United Airlines | Seattle | 259 | Layoff | |
| America Queen Steamboat | Vancouver | 250 | Layoff | |
| SSP America | Seattle | 228 | Layoff | |
| Hudson Group | Seattle | 91 | Layoff | |
| Delta Air Lines | Seattle | 74 | Layoff | |
| GE Healthcare | Seattle | 66 | Closure | |
| DynCorp International | Joint Base Lewis McChord | 51 | Layoff | |
| Katerra | Seattle | 41 | Layoff | |
| PCCC Aerostructures Protective Coatings | Kent | 34 | Layoff | |
| NatureBridge | Port Angeles | 21 | Layoff | |
| Triumph Aerospace Structures | Spokane | 10 | Layoff | |
| Hilton Hotel Employer | Vancouver | 6 | Layoff | |
| Guest Services | Mt. Rainier | 5 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Alaska Airlines at its Seatac facility, reporting 1,583 affected workers. United Airlines followed with 259 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Washington'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 Washington. 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 Washington WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.