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.
165
WARN Notices
37,271
Employees Affected
128
Companies
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
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
Total Private
3,067 employed
Education and Health Services
570 employed
Professional and Business Services
553 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
361 employed
Manufacturing
274 employed
Information
168 employed
Financial Activities
163 employed
Largest Layoffs in Washington
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gebbers Farms, Etal | 3,465 | Oct 10, 2025 | Layoff |
| Amazon | 2,303 | Oct 28, 2025 | Layoff |
| Amazon | 2,198 | Jan 30, 2026 | Layoff |
| Microsoft | 1,985 | May 13, 2025 | Layoff |
| Stemilt Ag Services LLC | 1,561 | Oct 6, 2025 | Layoff |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
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).
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