Arizona Layoffs — December 2013
Employers in Arizona submitted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2013, putting at risk an estimated 129 workers — down from November and down 93% versus December 2012. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 78 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 51 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 78 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 51 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Yavapai | 1 | 78 |
| Gila | 1 | 51 |
Yavapai was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 78 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott | 1 | 78 |
| Buffalo | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortner Aerospace/PCC Aerostuructures | Prescott | 78 | ||
| Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Serv | Buffalo | 51 |
Topping the list was Fortner Aerospace/PCC Aerostuructures at its Prescott facility, reporting 78 affected workers. Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Serv followed with 51 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Arizona, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.