Arizona Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in Arizona filed 5 WARN Act notices in April 2009, impacting roughly 828 workers — representing a notable rise over March and up 1% versus April 2008. The average filing covered 166 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 330 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 308 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 190 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 330 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 308 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 5 | 828 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 828 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2 | 401 |
| Litchfield Park | 1 | 330 |
| Glendale | 1 | 60 |
| Tempe | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa (Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide) | Litchfield Park | 330 | ||
| AmeriPsych | Phoenix | 308 | ||
| Allied Tube & Conduit | Phoenix | 93 | ||
| Fleetwood Homes | Glendale | 60 | ||
| Freescale Semiconductor | Tempe | 37 |
The single largest action involved The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa (Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide) at its Litchfield Park facility, reporting 330 affected workers. AmeriPsych followed with 308 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Arizona labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.