Arizona Layoffs — February 2009
Employers in Arizona recorded 8 WARN Act notices in February 2009, covering approximately 684 workers — marking a decline from January and up 44% versus February 2008. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 325 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 167 |
| Transportation | 2 | 106 |
| Retail | 1 | 86 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 325 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 167 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 6 | 578 |
| Pima | 2 | 106 |
Maricopa saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 578 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 4 | 342 |
| Glendale | 1 | 167 |
| Tucson | 2 | 106 |
| Tempe | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Services/Prologix | Glendale | 167 | ||
| STMicroelectronics | Phoenix | 104 | ||
| Home Depot - EXPO | Phoenix | 86 | ||
| STMicroelectronics | Phoenix | 85 | ||
| Freescale Semiconductor | Tempe | 69 | ||
| BAE Systems | Phoenix | 67 | ||
| US Airways | Tucson | 67 | ||
| Quantas Airways | Tucson | 39 |
Leading the list was Anderson Services/Prologix at its Glendale facility, reporting 167 affected workers. STMicroelectronics followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.