Arizona Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Arizona recorded 2 WARN Act notices in May 2017, covering approximately 213 workers — marking a decline from April and roughly flat versus May 2016. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 180 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 33 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 180 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Healthcare reported 33 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 2 | 213 |
Maricopa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 213 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 2 | 213 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg's | Phoenix | 180 | ||
| Phoenix Health Plans | Phoenix | 33 |
Leading the list was Kellogg's at its Phoenix facility, reporting 180 affected workers. Phoenix Health Plans followed with 33 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.