Les Schwab Tire Company is announcing the layoff of 4.5% of their work force at the distribution center in Prineville. Company spokesperson Jodi Hueske says that amounts to 27 of 600 workers and right now they plan no further layoffs, stating it is occurring due to market conditions. Our news partner, News Channel 21, reports the employees were informed Tuesday and were employed in all five divisions of the distribution center. Les Schwab Tires has been in business since 1952.