Layoffs in Washington

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for Washington — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

1079% increase vs prior year (notices)1712% increase vs prior year (employees)

165

WARN Notices

37,271

Employees Affected

128

Companies

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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Recent Activity — Last 90 Days

34 new WARN notices filed affecting 6,086 employees in Washington. 38% of all notices are plant closures.

Washington Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

4.5%

as of 9/2025

Washington Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

3,666 employed

-0.1%

Total Private

3,067 employed

-0.5%

Education and Health Services

570 employed

+0.8%

Professional and Business Services

553 employed

+0.1%

Leisure and Hospitality

361 employed

-2.6%

Manufacturing

274 employed

-0.1%

Information

168 employed

-0.7%

Financial Activities

163 employed

-0.4%

Largest Layoffs in Washington

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Gebbers Farms, Etal3,465Oct 10, 2025Layoff
Amazon2,303Oct 28, 2025Layoff
Amazon2,198Jan 30, 2026Layoff
Microsoft1,985May 13, 2025Layoff
Stemilt Ag Services LLC1,561Oct 6, 2025Layoff

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Technology29 notices · 9,983 emp.
Agriculture27 notices · 15,613 emp.
Retail23 notices · 2,521 emp.
Healthcare22 notices · 1,905 emp.
Food & Hospitality17 notices · 2,618 emp.
Manufacturing14 notices · 1,460 emp.
Finance & Insurance6 notices · 393 emp.
Transportation & Logistics5 notices · 439 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in Washington

How many layoffs have been reported in Washington?

Washington has had 165 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 37,271 employees across 128 companies. In the last 90 days, 34 new notices were filed affecting 6,086 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in Washington?

The unemployment rate in Washington is 4.5%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in Washington?

The largest layoffs in Washington include Gebbers Farms, Etal (3,465 employees), Amazon (2,303 employees), Amazon (2,198 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Washington labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in Washington?

The most affected industries in Washington are Technology (29 notices), Agriculture (27 notices), Retail (23 notices).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Washington?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice226
Plant Closures63
Closure Rate38%

Top Cities in Washington

Seattle
3,978emp.
Various Locations In Washington
8,962emp.
Redmond
3,109emp.
Bellevue
569emp.
Tacoma
395emp.
Yakima
2,777emp.
Vancouver
318emp.
King County
552emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-0316 · 1,611 emp.
2026-028 · 875 emp.
2026-0110 · 3,600 emp.
2025-123 · 308 emp.
2025-1114 · 739 emp.
2025-1024 · 11,945 emp.
2025-0921 · 8,369 emp.
2025-0818 · 1,827 emp.

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