Arizona Layoffs — February 2009
Employers in Arizona posted 8 WARN Act notices in February 2009, affecting an estimated 684 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 325 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 167 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 6 | 578 |
| Pima | 2 | 106 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff 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 |
The largest notice was filed by Anderson Services/Prologix at its Glendale facility, reporting 167 affected workers. STMicroelectronics followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.