Arizona Layoffs — May 2008
Employers in Arizona filed 5 WARN Act notices in May 2008, impacting roughly 537 workers — representing a pullback from April. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 294 |
| Construction | 1 | 188 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 55 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 294 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Construction reported 188 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pima | 2 | 296 |
| Maricopa | 3 | 241 |
Pima saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 296 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson | 1 | 188 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 122 |
| Tempe | 1 | 119 |
| Davis-Monthan AFB | 1 | 108 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Arizona this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SelectBuild Arizona | Tucson | 188 | ||
| Medtronic Microelectronics Center | Tempe | 119 | ||
| Defense Support Services, LLC (DS2) | Davis-Monthan AFB | 108 | ||
| Nexgen Pharma | Phoenix | 67 | ||
| Gmac | Phoenix | 55 |
The single largest action involved SelectBuild Arizona at its Tucson facility, reporting 188 affected workers. Medtronic Microelectronics Center followed with 119 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.