Arizona Layoffs — February 2008
Employers in Arizona filed 5 WARN Act notices in February 2008, impacting roughly 474 workers — representing a pullback from January. The average filing covered 95 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 249 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 143 |
| Utilities | 1 | 76 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 6 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 249 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 143 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 257 |
| Pima | 2 | 217 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 257 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | 2 | 251 |
| Tucson | 2 | 217 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaCare | Scottsdale | 143 | ||
| Hart & Cooley | Tucson | 141 | ||
| Atronic Americas | Scottsdale | 108 | ||
| Murata Power Solutions | Tucson | 76 | ||
| Stellar Nordia Services | Phoenix | 6 |
The single largest action involved VistaCare at its Scottsdale facility, reporting 143 affected workers. Hart & Cooley followed with 141 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Arizona. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Arizona WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.