Alaska Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Alaska recorded 2 WARN Act notices in April 2021, covering approximately 244 workers and down 81% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 122 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 185 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 185 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna | 1 | 185 |
| Anchorage | 1 | 59 |
Matanuska-Susitna absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 185 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | 1 | 185 |
| Anchorage | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Alaska this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student | Fairbanks | 185 | ||
| GCI Communication Group | Anchorage | 59 |
Leading the list was First Student at its Fairbanks facility, reporting 185 affected workers. GCI Communication Group followed with 59 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.