Alaska Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in Alaska submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2020, putting at risk an estimated 602 workers — down from April. The average filing covered 201 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 298 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 298 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 3 | 602 |
Anchorage was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 602 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 2 | 298 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Alaska this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Doyon Drilling at its Alaska facility, reporting 304 affected workers. Carnival followed with 149 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Alaska's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.