Arizona Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Arizona reported 13 WARN Act notices in May 2024, displacing an estimated 1,063 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 623% versus May 2023. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 556 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 313 |
| Retail | 2 | 116 |
| Education | 1 | 45 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 22 |
| Other | 1 | 6 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 556 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 313 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pima | 5 | 573 |
| Maricopa | 4 | 422 |
| Pinal | 1 | 51 |
| Coconino | 1 | 10 |
| Mohave | 1 | 6 |
Pima bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 573 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson | 4 | 559 |
| Scottsdale | 1 | 261 |
| Phoenix | 3 | 161 |
| New York | 1 | 51 |
| Oro Valley | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Kalil Bottling at its Tucson facility, reporting 546 affected workers. Evernorth Care Group followed with 261 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.