Arizona Layoffs — July 2015
Employers in Arizona recorded 3 WARN Act notices in July 2015, covering approximately 282 workers — marking a sharp increase from June and up 257% versus July 2014. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 200 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 82 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 200 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 82 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 189 |
| Pima | 1 | 93 |
Maricopa was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 189 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2 | 189 |
| Tucson | 1 | 93 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Care Network | Phoenix | 107 | ||
| Community Partners | Tucson | 93 | ||
| Ameron International | Phoenix | 82 |
Leading the list was Quality Care Network at its Phoenix facility, reporting 107 affected workers. Community Partners followed with 93 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Arizona labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.