Arizona Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Arizona filed 7 WARN Act notices in January 2026, impacting roughly 319 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 61% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 173 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 65 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 46 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 33 |
| Utilities | 1 | 2 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 173 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 5 | 263 |
| Yuma | 1 | 46 |
| Santa Cruz | 1 | 10 |
Maricopa absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 263 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 3 | 133 |
| Mesa | 1 | 97 |
| Yuma | 1 | 46 |
| Scottsdale | 1 | 33 |
| Nogales | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avelo Airlines | Mesa | 97 | ||
| GNC Distribution Center | Phoenix | 66 | ||
| Benchmark | Phoenix | 65 | ||
| Automated Harvesting | Yuma | 46 | ||
| SMBC Group - JeniusBank | Scottsdale | 33 | ||
| JIT Service | Nogales | 10 | ||
| Shell Recharge Solutions | Phoenix | 2 |
The single largest action involved Avelo Airlines at its Mesa facility, reporting 97 affected workers. GNC Distribution Center followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Arizona'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 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.