Washington Layoffs — June 2025
Employers in Washington filed 5 WARN Act notices in June 2025, impacting roughly 691 workers — representing a pullback from May and up 58% versus June 2024. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 94 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 116 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 430 |
| Pierce | 1 | 116 |
| Clark | 1 | 94 |
| Yakima | 1 | 51 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 430 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 1 | 305 |
| Federal Way | 1 | 125 |
| Tacoma | 1 | 116 |
| Vancouver | 1 | 94 |
| Yakima | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 386 |
| Layoff | 1 | 305 |
The high proportion of closures (56% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Redmond | 305 | Layoff | |
| Amazon Fresh | Federal Way | 125 | Closure | |
| Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Virtual Health Services | Tacoma | 116 | Closure | |
| Hood Packaging | Vancouver | 94 | Closure | |
| Del Monte Foods | Yakima | 51 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Microsoft at its Redmond facility, reporting 305 affected workers. Amazon Fresh followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.