Arizona Layoffs — July 2011
Employers in Arizona filed 4 WARN Act notices in July 2011, impacting roughly 397 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 43% versus July 2010. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 134 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 130 |
| Transportation | 1 | 126 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 7 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 134 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 263 |
| Pima | 1 | 134 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 66% of all affected workers with 263 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 3 | 263 |
| Tucson | 1 | 134 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Health Solutions | Tucson | 134 | ||
| Cellco Partnership DBA Verizon Wireless | Phoenix | 130 | ||
| Supervalu Logistics | Phoenix | 126 | ||
| Mike Campbell & Associates | Phoenix | 7 |
The single largest action involved Bridgeway Health Solutions at its Tucson facility, reporting 134 affected workers. Cellco Partnership DBA Verizon Wireless followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.