Washington Layoffs — June 2024
Employers in Washington reported 3 WARN Act notices in June 2024, displacing an estimated 436 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and down 38% versus June 2023. The average filing covered 145 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 434 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 434 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Government reported 2 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 246 |
| Clallam | 1 | 190 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 246 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1 | 244 |
| Port Angeles | 1 | 190 |
| Auburn | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 436 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardagh Glass | Seattle | 244 | Layoff | |
| McKinley Paper | Port Angeles | 190 | Layoff | |
| Superior Tire Service | Auburn | 2 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Ardagh Glass at its Seattle facility, reporting 244 affected workers. McKinley Paper followed with 190 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.