Arizona Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Arizona filed 4 WARN Act notices in May 2013, impacting roughly 292 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 72% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 143 |
| Transportation | 1 | 89 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 60 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 143 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 89 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 232 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 232 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2 | 174 |
| Chandler | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier Rail Services | Phoenix | 89 | ||
| Magna Cosma pwer Systems | Phoenix | 85 | ||
| Highway Technologies | 60 | |||
| Northrop Grumman | Chandler | 58 |
The single largest action involved Greenbrier Rail Services at its Phoenix facility, reporting 89 affected workers. Magna Cosma pwer Systems followed with 85 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 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.