Arizona Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in Arizona logged 4 WARN Act notices in June 2009, involving roughly 286 workers — falling below May and up 40% versus June 2008. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 120 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 96 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 70 |
The Retail sector dominated layoff filings with 120 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 96 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 166 |
| Pima | 1 | 120 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 166 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson | 1 | 120 |
| Phoenix-Chandler | 1 | 85 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 81 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Mail Order | Tucson | 120 | ||
| Cmx | Phoenix-Chandler | 85 | ||
| e4e Business Solutions | Phoenix | 70 | ||
| STMicroelectronics | Phoenix | 11 |
The biggest impact was at Arizona Mail Order at its Tucson facility, reporting 120 affected workers. Cmx followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.