Alaska Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Alaska submitted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2017, putting at risk an estimated 147 workers — down from April. The average filing covered 147 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 147 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 147 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 1 | 147 |
Anchorage was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 147 workers across 1 notices.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Alaska this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcon | 147 |
Topping the list was Norcon at its Alaska facility, reporting 147 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Alaska's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Alaska. 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 Alaska WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.