Oregon

Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology expansion to bring 300 new jobs to Oregon

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Microchip Technology announced plans to triple its Gresham production facility, resulting in more jobs in Oregon.

Walmart store

Walmart stores closure in Oregon will result in 580 job losses

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Walmart announced two more store closures in Oregon next month, affecting nearly 580 workers.

Walmart

Walmart tells staff to relocate or face losing jobs as tech hubs close

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It will close offices in Austin in Texas, Carlsbad in California, and Portland in Oregon, which house technology staff.

In-N-Out Burger to expand in Tennessee to create 277 new jobs

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In-N-Out Burger expands to an eighth state by establishing a territory office that will bring 277 jobs to Tennessee.

Amazon

Amazon workers in nearly 30 countries will strike on Black Friday

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Amazon employees and labor activists in nearly 30 nations, including the US intend to walk out on Black Friday.

Google

Google will pay $400 million in location tracking settlement

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Google agreed to pay $391.5 million to settle charges against illegal data gathering from 40 jurisdictions.

Vacasa

Hospitality firm Vacasa lays off almost 280 employees

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The Portland-based vacation rental management has had to cut staff.

Intel headquarters

Intel will cut thousands of jobs as PC market slows down

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Intel is preparing a major reduction in headcount this fall to save expenses.

Unemployment rate increases

Unemployment rate in Oregon hit the lowest level in a two year period

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The unemployment rate in Oregon fell to 3.7% in April, from 3.8 percent in March, its lowest level in more than two years.

Caregiver

St. Charles Health System will lay off more than 100 staff due to Covid issues

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A prominent healthcare company, St. Charles Health System, will lay off 105 caregivers and remove 76 unfilled positions.