Arizona Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in Arizona reported 5 WARN Act notices in April 2009, displacing an estimated 828 workers — signaling an acceleration from 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 topped the list of affected industries with 330 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 308 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 5 | 828 |
Maricopa saw the most concentrated activity, 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 most significant filing came from 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 numbers illustrate 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.