Arizona Layoffs — June 2008
Employers in Arizona posted 2 WARN Act notices in June 2008, affecting an estimated 205 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 118 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 87 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 118 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 87 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Coconino | 1 | 118 |
| Maricopa | 1 | 87 |
Coconino absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 118 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | 1 | 118 |
| Tempe | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEBS, Inc. (dba: Deluxe Corporation) | Flagstaff | 118 | ||
| Freescale Semiconductor | Tempe | 87 |
The largest notice was filed by NEBS, Inc. (dba: Deluxe Corporation) at its Flagstaff facility, reporting 118 affected workers. Freescale Semiconductor followed with 87 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.