Alaska Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Alaska reported 5 WARN Act notices in December 2019, displacing an estimated 1,424 workers. The average filing covered 285 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 1,264 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 160 |
The Mining & Energy sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,264 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 160 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 4 | 1,264 |
| Fairbanks North Star | 1 | 160 |
Anchorage saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 1,264 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 3 | 919 |
| Eielson AFB | 1 | 160 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Alaska this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP America | Anchorage | 345 | ||
| British Petroleum | 345 | |||
| BP America | Anchorage | 287 | ||
| British Petroleum | Anchorage | 287 | ||
| Aecom | Eielson AFB | 160 |
The most significant filing came from BP America at its Anchorage facility, reporting 345 affected workers. British Petroleum followed with 345 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Alaska labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Mining & Energy 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.