Arizona Layoffs — October 2015
Employers in Arizona submitted 4 WARN Act notices in October 2015, putting at risk an estimated 1,172 workers and down 56% versus October 2014. The average filing covered 293 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 580 |
| Education | 1 | 467 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 29 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 580 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Education reported 467 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 3 | 705 |
| Mohave | 1 | 467 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 705 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1 | 580 |
| Golden Valley | 1 | 467 |
| Tempe | 1 | 96 |
| Chandler | 1 | 29 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita | Phoenix | 580 | ||
| Management & Training Coporation | Golden Valley | 467 | ||
| Walter Investment Managment | Tempe | 96 | ||
| Marvell Semiconductor | Chandler | 29 |
Topping the list was Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita at its Phoenix facility, reporting 580 affected workers. Management & Training Coporation followed with 467 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Arizona's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.