Washington Layoffs — March 2026, Week 3
Employers in Washington submitted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 3, putting at risk an estimated 225 workers. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
225
Workers Affected
112
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
5.1%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
5,022
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
2.37%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 143 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 82 |
The Agriculture sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 143 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 82 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Growers | Cashmere | 143 | Layoff | |
| Blue Bird | Wenatchee | 82 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Blue Star Growers at its Cashmere facility, reporting 143 affected workers. Blue Bird followed with 82 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 3 of March 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full March report for Washington.