Total Workers Affected
321
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Other Services
BAE Systems
321 workers across 5 WARN notices, primarily in WA — every mass-layoff and plant-closing filing on record.
- 321
- Workers cut
- 5
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 64
- Avg / notice
The verdict
BAE Systems put 321 workers on WARN notice across 5 filings — the 321st-largest WARN footprint of 4,023 tracked employers.
- #321
- of 4,023 employers by workers affected
- Top 8%
- larger than 92% of tracked employers
- 5
- WARN filings on record
- 1
- state affected, led by WA
Employer Profile
WARN Notices by Year: BAE Systems — Workers affected per year from WARN Act filings
Number of Notices
5
WARN Act filings on record
Latest Event Date
Feb 2024
Most recent filing
Workforce Impact Severity 30.0%
321 workers across all events
WARN Notice History
2024
Mass Layoff
Keyport, WA · Other Services
Effective: Apr 17, 2024
54
workers
Filed Feb 16, 2024
2017
Mass Layoff
Keyport, WA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 31, 2017
59
workers
Filed Jan 31, 2017
2012
Facility Closure
Keyport, WA · Other Services
Effective: Dec 27, 2012
57
workers
Filed Oct 31, 2012
Mass Layoff
Keyport, WA · Other Services
Effective: Jun 30, 2012
61
workers
Filed Apr 27, 2012
2011
Facility Closure
Keyport, WA · Other Services
Effective: Jun 30, 2011
90
workers
Filed May 10, 2011
How BAE Systems compares in Other Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David's Bridal | 9,266 | 1 | WA |
| 2 | Haliburton Energy Services-N. Sam Houston | 4,484 | 2 | TX |
| 3 | Zachry Industrial, Inc. (Sabine Pass) | 4,072 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | RaterLabs | 3,657 | 1 | WA |
| 5 | YMCA of Greater Seattle | 3,623 | 4 | WA |
| 6 | Gebbers Farms, Etal | 3,465 | 1 | WA |
| 7 | Tesla | 2,688 | 1 | TX |
| 8 | Century Blvd., Hillsboro | 2,568 | 3 | OR |
| 9 | BAE Systems (this page) | 321 | 5 | WA |
Reading the BAE Systems WARN Record
Federal WARN Act filings place BAE Systems on record with 5 notices covering 321 workers, spanning May 10, 2011 through Feb 16, 2024. Because the WARN Act only captures events that affect 50 or more workers at sites of 100+ employees, this count sits at the upper band of the employer's layoff activity — smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are invisible to this dataset. The geographic footprint of 1 state, anchored in WA, in the Other Services sector, shapes which state workforce agencies received the filings and which state-level "mini-WARN" thresholds applied.
Averaging 64 workers per notice, BAE Systems's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. The 5 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
For workers, the practical layer under these numbers is time: the WARN Act's 60-day notification window triggers eligibility for state unemployment insurance, COBRA health-coverage continuation, and rapid-response services from the state workforce agency that received the filing. Workers on WA-based BAE Systems notices should contact the WA workforce agency directly — response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. The record above reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Understanding BAE Systems's Layoff History
BAE Systems has filed 5 WARN Act notices, indicating multiple rounds of workforce reductions. This pattern may reflect industry downturns, strategic restructuring, or regional facility consolidation.
The notices have affected an average of 64 workers each, suggesting targeted departmental or facility-level changes. WARN Act notices only capture layoffs meeting federal thresholds (50+ workers) and may not represent all workforce changes.
Layoff Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BAE Systems laying off workers? ▼
BAE Systems has filed 5 WARN Act notices affecting 321 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Feb 16, 2024.
How many people has BAE Systems laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, BAE Systems has affected 321 workers total, averaging 64 workers per notice.
What states has BAE Systems had layoffs in? ▼
BAE Systems has filed WARN notices in 1 state: WA.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a BAE Systems layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does BAE Systems's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
BAE Systems has affected 321 workers across 5 WARN filings in the Other Services sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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| Sources | Public state WARN-Act layoff registries |